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45 TAY

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 37,769 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 35,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut showing cords 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2024 33,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,346 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 21,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

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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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45 TAY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 45 TAY, 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 45 TAY registered?

45 TAY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is 45 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 TAY 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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