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V26 LUX

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,294 mi
Last recorded178,294 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 LUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 178,294 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 171,404 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 135,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 118,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,662 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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V26 LUX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,210 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 V26 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V26 LUX registered?

V26 LUX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is V26 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 LUX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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