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AM64 FAR

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,000 mi
Last recorded173,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM64 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 173,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 172,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2025 156,966 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 129,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,919 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 88,919 miles

Registration plate incorrect spaces (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 60,140 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 60,139 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 43,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 21,721 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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AM64 FAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AM64 FAR, 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 AM64 FAR registered?

AM64 FAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is AM64 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM64 FAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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