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R11 RPL

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 RPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,845 miles

Damp around power steering rack

N/s outer sill corroded

N/s/r innersill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,622 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D-shape (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,783 miles

o/s steering gaitor deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,988 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2013 100,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,684 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,509 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 81,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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R11 RPL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 94,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R11 RPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R11 RPL registered?

R11 RPL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R11 RPL safe to buy?

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