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A24 VCL

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

289,611 mi
Last recorded289,611 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 289,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 289,611 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 257,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 245,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 240,097 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 240,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 203,084 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2022 164,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 153,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2022 153,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2021 132,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,893 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 120,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 97,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,129 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some compoenents.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 90,108 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some compoenents.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,496 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,929 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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))

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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A24 VCL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 A24 VCL, 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.

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What year was A24 VCL registered?

A24 VCL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 July 2017.

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