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46 FT

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,388 mi
Last recorded169,388 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 FT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 169,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 165,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 164,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 164,637 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 156,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,705 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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46 FT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 46 FT, 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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46 FT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is 46 FT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 46 FT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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