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A23 LHR

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,147 mi
Last recorded215,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 215,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 184,087 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 184,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 151,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 121,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,270 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 LHR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LHR, 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

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What year was A23 LHR registered?

A23 LHR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is A23 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 LHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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