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AP55 PET

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 PET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,954 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,520 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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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AP55 PET is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP55 PET, 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 AP55 PET registered?

AP55 PET is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is AP55 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 PET 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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