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S2 DEK

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 DEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 95,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,116 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 94,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,090 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 90,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,514 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,197 miles

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

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

dash panel lights interminted including warning lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EDC light illuminating

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light illuminating

offside sill slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2012 69,086 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EDC light illuminating

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light illuminating

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,072 miles

both rear load valve conecting rods corroded & deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,445 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,445 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S2 DEK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S2 DEK, 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 S2 DEK registered?

S2 DEK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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