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V222 LUX

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 LUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 79,195 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 79,194 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 55,849 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 49,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 41,343 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 41,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 35,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,604 miles

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

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

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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V222 LUX is a 2016 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 76.9%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,172 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 V222 LUX, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V222 LUX registered?

V222 LUX is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is V222 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V222 LUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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