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V228 GGS

1999 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,330 mi
Last recorded178,330 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 GGS
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 May 2024 178,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 177,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 177,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 177,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 177,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 177,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 176,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 176,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 175,456 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 174,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 173,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 171,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 169,818 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs heavily corroded inside edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 167,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 162,533 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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V228 GGS is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 177,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V228 GGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V228 GGS registered?

V228 GGS is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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