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A3 VUT

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,724 mi
Last recorded155,724 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 141,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 130,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 104,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,147 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,125 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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A3 VUT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 VUT, 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.

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What year was A3 VUT registered?

A3 VUT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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