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BW70 FPC

2021 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,944 mi
Last recorded208,944 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz V31,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW70 FPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 208,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 178,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 173,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 129,602 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,264 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,753 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,753 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,742 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 33,862 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 33,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 17,779 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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BW70 FPC is a 2021 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,557 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 BW70 FPC, 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 5 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 BW70 FPC registered?

BW70 FPC is a 2021 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 8 February 2021.

Is BW70 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW70 FPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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