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V5 YSF

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,103 mi
Last recorded160,103 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 YSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 160,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 15 Sep 2022 139,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 132,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,352 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,211 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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V5 YSF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V5 YSF, 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 V5 YSF registered?

V5 YSF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for V5 YSF 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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