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AO17 VXG

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,985 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 131,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 115,477 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,278 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 90,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,624 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 68,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,023 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 30,633 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,886 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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AO17 VXG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AO17 VXG, 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 AO17 VXG registered?

AO17 VXG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is AO17 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 VXG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO17 VXG have outstanding finance?

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