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V23 DCL

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

202,417 mi
Last recorded202,417 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 DCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 202,417 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 202,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 180,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 178,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 152,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 100,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 59,424 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 35,796 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 4 centre row rear seats

Fail 27 Jan 2022 31,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 4 centre row rear seats

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,761 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,827 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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V23 DCL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V23 DCL, 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 V23 DCL registered?

V23 DCL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is V23 DCL safe to buy?

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