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1 FNU

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,544 mi
Last recorded52,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 50,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,258 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 28,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 23,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 20,554 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 20,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing low

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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1 FNU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,172 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 1 FNU, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 FNU registered?

1 FNU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is 1 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 FNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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