MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
570,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake warning light illuminated
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake warning light illuminated
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
n/s/f inner wing area corroded
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/f inner wing area corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
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R716 TRV is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 146,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R716 TRV is a 1997 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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