MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,885 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside rear seat (third row )missing at time of test
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear seat (third row )missing at time of test
rear seats not in use at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear seats not in use at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
centre exhaust rusted at joint/flange
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust bracket rusted/broken
centre exhaust rusted at joint/flange
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyre outer walls perished
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside & offside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner & outer bands
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside & offside front tyre below 1.6mm on inner & outer bands
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S138 NLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S138 NLW, 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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S138 NLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 January 1999.
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