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V777 CEC

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

436,733 mi
Last recorded436,733 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV777 CEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 436,733 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 407,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 374,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 343,727 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 342,413 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 309,075 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 308,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 280,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 250,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 220,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 189,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 189,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 154,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 121,546 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 74,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,795 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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V777 CEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V777 CEC, 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 V777 CEC registered?

V777 CEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 14 October 2016.

Is V777 CEC safe to buy?

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