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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside mirror cover missing / front and rear bumpers damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres perishing.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Glo-plug lamp on
Near side mirror damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Glo-plug lamp on
Near side mirror damaged
Unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both rear chassis rusty
steering rack damp
Play in rear anti-roll bor drop links and D bushes
Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Both rear seats missing at time of test
Heater plug lamp on
Slight play in off side stearing arm
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear seats missing at time of test
Heater plug lamp on
Slight play in off side stearing arm
Unable to check sills due to plastic covers
Corrosion on rear chasis legs
Glo plug lamp on
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Sligh play in stearing rack
Split in washer pipe
Corrosion on rear chasis legs
Glo plug lamp on
Sligh play in stearing rack
Split in washer pipe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear seats not fitted at time off test rear seat belt/s not tested
condensation in offside front headlamp
cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall
front no plate damaged
glow plug warning lamp staying on
nearside/offside inner drive/shaft gaiter/s are split
slight free/play in steering rack
various oil/fluid leak/s around engine
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear seats not fitted at time off test rear seat belt/s not tested
condensation in offside front headlamp
cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall
front no plate damaged
glow plug warning lamp staying on
nearside/offside inner drive/shaft gaiter/s are split
slight free/play in steering rack
various oil/fluid leak/s around engine
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front inner cv gators are split
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
foot brake has slight travel in pedle
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V438 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 V438 FJM, 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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V438 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 12 October 1999.
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