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S836 JLP

1998 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz V94,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 JLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine has a rattle coming from timing chain area

Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Engine has a rattle coming from timing chain area

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,795 miles

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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S836 JLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 94,984 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 S836 JLP, 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 28 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 S836 JLP registered?

S836 JLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S836 JLP safe to buy?

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