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AF16 YVZ

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,879 mi
Last recorded101,879 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 91,480 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 91,444 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,011 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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AF16 YVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF16 YVZ, 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 AF16 YVZ registered?

AF16 YVZ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is AF16 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 YVZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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