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S453 KSS

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 87,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 87,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,015 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,545 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 72,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,431 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,362 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 52,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 50,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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S453 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S453 KSS, 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 S453 KSS registered?

S453 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S453 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S453 KSS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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