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S482 ECD

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,536 mi
Last recorded119,536 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 119,536 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s front inner driveshaft boot split

rear number plate slightly disfigured

slight movement in n/s rear anti roll bar bush

slight play in both steering rack joints

Fail 31 Jul 2008 119,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s front inner driveshaft boot split

rear number plate slightly disfigured

slight movement in n/s rear anti roll bar bush

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,623 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in o/s/f tyer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,761 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 94,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S482 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S482 ECD, 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 S482 ECD registered?

S482 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S482 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S482 ECD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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