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V275 DYB

1999 Mercedes Atego

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

523,755 mi
Last recorded523,755 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 DYB
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 523,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 517,383 miles

Nearside parking brake has imbalance

Fail 7 Mar 2024 517,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake air pipework adrift (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside parking brake has imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2023 512,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 507,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compressor outlet air pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Outer uneven tread wear and over 10 years old

Offside Rear Outer tyre over 10 years old

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 507,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab corroded/holed within 30cm of seat/seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab corroded/holed within 30cm of seat/seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compressor outlet air pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Outer uneven tread wear and over 10 years old

Offside Rear Outer tyre over 10 years old

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 503,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread uneven wear

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes from pump corroded near allowed limits (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear all rear tyres over 10 years old fitted to a motorhome

Pass 22 May 2019 499,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes from pump corroded near to allowed limit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 499,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall split at 2.5mm and under inflatted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes from pump corroded near to allowed limit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 497,933 miles

2x o/s 1x n/s lower side marker lights inop

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compressor outlet pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened corroded near limit (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer tyre outer wall cracking

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes at rear lower of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s and o/s front cab suspension shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 494,552 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside centre side marker light inop

general corrosion to power steering pipework,rear brake discs etc

Fail 20 Feb 2017 494,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside centre side marker light inop

general corrosion to power steering pipework,rear brake discs etc

Pass 15 Mar 2016 491,357 miles

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

no smoke reading detected

possible hgv test

unable to open rear of vehicle to inspect

Pass 25 Apr 2014 490,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 490,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 488,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 488,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 483,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 478,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 470,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 464,355 miles

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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V275 DYB is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V275 DYB, 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 V275 DYB registered?

V275 DYB is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V275 DYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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