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AC03 TEL

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,463 mi
Last recorded82,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,463 miles

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 3 Jul 2024 71,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,926 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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AC03 TEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AC03 TEL, 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 AC03 TEL?

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What year was AC03 TEL registered?

AC03 TEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is AC03 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 TEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC03 TEL have outstanding finance?

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