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LV16 TXM

2016 Mercedes-benz V220

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V22094,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 TXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 149,867 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 149,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2024 141,601 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 127,618 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 109,728 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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 7 Sep 2020 94,726 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,726 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 89,310 miles

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 17 Jul 2019 80,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,026 miles

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 19 Jul 2018 56,558 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,558 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,626 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 8,011 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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LV16 TXM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V220 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 94,802 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 V220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV16 TXM, 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 10 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 LV16 TXM registered?

LV16 TXM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V220, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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