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V473 XJV

1999 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,856 mi
Last recorded176,856 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Unknown198,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 XJV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 176,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 175,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 175,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 171,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 15 Sep 2023 171,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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V473 XJV is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 198,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V473 XJV?

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What year was V473 XJV registered?

V473 XJV is a 1999 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V473 XJV safe to buy?

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