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A13 OUM

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 175,200 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2025 173,250 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2025 155,133 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2025 155,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,125 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 139,058 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 139,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 111,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 111,141 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 96,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,117 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken and system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 80,117 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount broken and system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 76,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,684 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 58,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 19,018 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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A13 OUM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A13 OUM, 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 A13 OUM registered?

A13 OUM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is A13 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 OUM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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