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S187 FGC

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,616 mi
Last recorded58,616 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,616 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked needs reolaceing a.s.a.p

Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,521 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,521 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S187 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S187 FGC, 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 S187 FGC registered?

S187 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S187 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 FGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S187 FGC have outstanding finance?

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