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AY66 YFJ

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,707 mi
Last recorded149,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 YFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,707 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 149,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 140,460 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,517 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,418 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Offside rear tyre close to wear indicators.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,914 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,584 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,360 miles

Stone chip on wind screen.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,421 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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AY66 YFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AY66 YFJ, 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 AY66 YFJ registered?

AY66 YFJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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