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2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 CAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 94,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,147 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,150 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,121 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension leg spring platform fractured (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,149 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 47,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 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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5 CAP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black 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 5 CAP, 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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5 CAP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is 5 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 CAP 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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