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FV65 DZW

2015 Mercedes-benz V220

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

370,753 mi
Last recorded370,753 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V22092,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 DZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV220
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 370,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 331,583 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 331,497 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 311,958 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 288,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 264,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 243,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 221,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 197,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 168,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 150,815 miles

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 137,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,318 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 106,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 83,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,622 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,883 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V220?

Based on 1,259 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
19,535
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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FV65 DZW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V220 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz V220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 92,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV65 DZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V220 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz V220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV65 DZW registered?

FV65 DZW is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V220, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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