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196D674

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,507 mi
Last recorded148,507 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration196D674
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 148,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 127,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,335 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 113,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,216 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 47,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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196D674 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black 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 196D674, 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 196D674 registered?

196D674 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is 196D674 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 196D674 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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