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1270 PW

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,435 mi
Last recorded215,435 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1270 PW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 215,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 202,876 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 181,953 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 181,953 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 158,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged centre row - O/S (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective worn to cords ()

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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1270 PW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,210 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 1270 PW, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1270 PW registered?

1270 PW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 9 November 2017.

Is 1270 PW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1270 PW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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