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B16 ECR

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,182 mi
Last recorded137,182 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ECR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 137,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 107,371 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 107,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 86,146 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 56,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,998 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 38,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 27,736 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 27,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,392 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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B16 ECR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B16 ECR, 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.

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What year was B16 ECR registered?

B16 ECR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is B16 ECR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 ECR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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