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2040 RA

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,840 mi
Last recorded117,840 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2040 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 110,251 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 100,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 60,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 41,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,566 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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2040 RA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 2040 RA, 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 2040 RA registered?

2040 RA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is 2040 RA safe to buy?

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