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C12 PRJ

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 PRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 102,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 90,985 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 90,981 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,926 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 59,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,740 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 16,461 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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C12 PRJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C12 PRJ, 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.

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What year was C12 PRJ registered?

C12 PRJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is C12 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 PRJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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