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C16 BSW

2015 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V82,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,958 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 24 Oct 2023 74,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,591 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,782 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 52,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 14 Dec 2018 45,133 miles

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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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C16 BSW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C16 BSW, 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 C16 BSW registered?

C16 BSW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 24 December 2015.

Is C16 BSW safe to buy?

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