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AJM 988A

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,512 mi
Last recorded173,512 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 988A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 173,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 165,317 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 155,219 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 154,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 31,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 22,220 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 6,404 miles

Nearside Rear small nick/damage to outer wheel/tyre

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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AJM 988A is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJM 988A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJM 988A registered?

AJM 988A is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is AJM 988A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 988A shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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