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A20 YRF

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 117,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,979 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 101,386 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 101,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,887 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,949 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 75,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 43,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 36,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,858 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear just on 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,041 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn and nearside rear on 2mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,162 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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A20 YRF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A20 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 YRF registered?

A20 YRF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is A20 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 YRF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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