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A16 MFY

2016 Mercedes-benz V

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,397 mi
Last recorded151,397 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 151,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 137,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 61,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 61,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,512 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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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A16 MFY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 MFY, 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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What year was A16 MFY registered?

A16 MFY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is A16 MFY safe to buy?

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