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AA05 LAL

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 159,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 149,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 139,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 133,450 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 133,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 132,419 miles

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 10 Aug 2023 126,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,201 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,261 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,490 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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AA05 LAL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AA05 LAL, 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 AA05 LAL registered?

AA05 LAL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is AA05 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 LAL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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