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AB52 RAZ

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,123 mi
Last recorded135,123 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 RAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 135,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 133,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,014 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 126,696 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,670 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 86,187 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,928 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,769 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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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AB52 RAZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AB52 RAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB52 RAZ?

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What year was AB52 RAZ registered?

AB52 RAZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is AB52 RAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB52 RAZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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