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A23 YED

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

279,066 mi
Last recorded279,066 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 279,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 259,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 228,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 210,286 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 208,129 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 15 Apr 2024 186,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 186,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 176,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 175,830 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de laminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 162,508 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 152,357 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 125,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 41,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,926 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 YED is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YED, 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 YED registered?

A23 YED is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is A23 YED safe to buy?

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