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V252 FEY

1999 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,480 mi
Last recorded89,480 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz V103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 89,480 miles

bonnet cable temp repair REPLACE

f/r susp rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty light corrosion some b/pipes/rear tyres soft

p/spipes rusty/o/s front o/s n/s rearworn inner edges/exhaust rusty front/oil leaks

spare missing carrier secure/rear discs worn pitted REPLACE/wear rack n/s noisy

Fail 17 May 2016 89,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

f/r susp rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty light corrosion some b/pipes/rear tyres soft

p/spipes rusty/o/s front o/s n/s rearworn inner edges/exhaust rusty front/oil leaks

spare missing carrier secure/rear discs worn pitted REPLACE/wear rack n/s noisy

bonnet wont close catch stuck

Pass 18 Apr 2015 84,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 82,669 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 67,409 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 62,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 62,962 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 54,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

laminate coming away on both no.plates

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 50,973 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,128 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 50,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 42,483 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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V252 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V252 FEY, 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 V252 FEY registered?

V252 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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