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226D503

2021 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,117 mi
Last recorded5,117 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz V31,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226D503
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 5,117 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 5,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 4,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 3,624 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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226D503 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,557 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 226D503, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 226D503 registered?

226D503 is a 2021 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 14 May 2021.

Is 226D503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226D503 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 226D503 have outstanding finance?

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