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V40 LPC

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,543 mi
Last recorded121,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 LPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 110,752 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2024 98,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 96,429 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,530 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,830 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 35,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 19,427 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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V40 LPC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V40 LPC, 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

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What year was V40 LPC registered?

V40 LPC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is V40 LPC safe to buy?

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