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CO08 ELT

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

353,339 mi
Last recorded353,339 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO08 ELT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 353,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 302,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 258,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 221,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 176,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,609 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,840 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,097 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,528 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 12,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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CO08 ELT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CO08 ELT, 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 CO08 ELT registered?

CO08 ELT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 January 2017.

Is CO08 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO08 ELT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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