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V888 DPM

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,102 mi
Last recorded153,102 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 DPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 153,102 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,566 miles

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2023 103,103 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 103,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,460 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 66,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 50,581 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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V888 DPM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V888 DPM, 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 V888 DPM registered?

V888 DPM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is V888 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 DPM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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