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V500 SPO

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

225,050 mi
Last recorded225,050 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 SPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 225,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 218,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 205,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 196,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 183,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 177,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 165,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 164,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 156,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 140,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,435 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,188 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 112,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,189 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 106,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

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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V500 SPO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V500 SPO, 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 V500 SPO registered?

V500 SPO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is V500 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 SPO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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