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1 VYN

2020 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz V45,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,553 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 104,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pipe to filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2025 19,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 19,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,683 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 87,683 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 18,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,998 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 18,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 65,270 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 65,264 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,612 miles

T.P.M lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 26,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 19,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 15,867 miles

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 VYN is a 2020 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 45,101 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 1 VYN, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 VYN registered?

1 VYN is a 2020 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 3 July 2020.

Is 1 VYN safe to buy?

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