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198D686

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,711 mi
Last recorded40,711 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198D686
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 40,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 34,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 28,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 13,828 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 12,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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198D686 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 198D686, 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 198D686 registered?

198D686 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is 198D686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198D686 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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