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L16 ETU

2023 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Mercedes-benz V37,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 ETU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 100,593 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 100,593 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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L16 ETU is a 2023 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2023 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 37,960 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 L16 ETU, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L16 ETU?

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What year was L16 ETU registered?

L16 ETU is a 2023 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 May 2023.

Is L16 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 ETU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L16 ETU have outstanding finance?

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