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D23 XEC

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,917 mi
Last recorded157,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,917 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 157,917 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,314 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,016 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,797 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 34,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disks still OK pads measured 1.0 mm disk corner to pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disks still OK pads measured 1.0 mm disk corner to pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 12,018 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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D23 XEC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D23 XEC, 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 D23 XEC registered?

D23 XEC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is D23 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 XEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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