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V444 HED

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

308,289 mi
Last recorded308,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV444 HED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 308,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2026 296,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 278,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 259,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 259,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 247,992 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 232,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 215,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside / Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 211,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 199,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 153,145 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 149,983 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 142,283 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 141,404 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,825 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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V444 HED is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V444 HED, 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 V444 HED registered?

V444 HED is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is V444 HED safe to buy?

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