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ABD 8L

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

389,809 mi
Last recorded389,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABD 8L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 389,809 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 374,438 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 345,411 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 327,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 306,661 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 294,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 264,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 237,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 209,607 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 209,607 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 187,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 171,570 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 171,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 166,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 139,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 139,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,722 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 77,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,747 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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ABD 8L is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ABD 8L, 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

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What year was ABD 8L registered?

ABD 8L is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is ABD 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABD 8L shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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