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8 RYE

2017 Mercedes-benz V

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,880 mi
Last recorded52,880 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 RYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 52,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,684 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened being getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 28,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,942 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 13,234 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,072 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 48,072 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 5,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,503 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 1,276 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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8 RYE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 8 RYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 RYE?

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What year was 8 RYE registered?

8 RYE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is 8 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 RYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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