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R660 XWO

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 XWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 98,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 87,550 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 85,115 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 85,111 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,509 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 84,509 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,572 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 83,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general corrosion on underside

some movement in front and rear anti roll bar link arms

Pass 13 Jun 2006 83,153 miles

nearside headlamp chipped

some movement in both rear antiroll bar link top bushes.

wipers split at ends

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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R660 XWO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 R660 XWO, 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 27 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 R660 XWO registered?

R660 XWO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is R660 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 XWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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