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A23 EXC

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

368,355 mi
Last recorded368,355 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 368,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 342,872 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 238,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 185,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 140,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 134,964 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,675 miles

Offside headlamp mounting bracket broken still secure

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2020 128,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp mounting bracket broken still secure

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,647 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 119,493 miles

tpms light on

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing From inner Edge

Rear Pads Low

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,611 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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A23 EXC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A23 EXC, 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 A23 EXC registered?

A23 EXC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is A23 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 EXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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