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BO52 TAX

2015 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

230,977 mi
Last recorded230,977 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V82,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO52 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 230,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 222,288 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 222,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 202,358 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 171,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,080 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 57,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,948 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 38,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,992 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 24,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,215 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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BO52 TAX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 82,178 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 BO52 TAX, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BO52 TAX registered?

BO52 TAX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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