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V25 SSC

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

351,515 mi
Last recorded351,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 SSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 351,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 345,913 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 324,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 305,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 280,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 278,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 257,642 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 257,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 221,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 183,248 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 142,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 110,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads have approx 3-4mm remaining and rear pads approx half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 32,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 31,786 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 31,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 13,697 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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V25 SSC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V25 SSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V25 SSC?

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What year was V25 SSC registered?

V25 SSC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is V25 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V25 SSC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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