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V888 VSK

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

177,056 mi
Last recorded177,056 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 177,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 176,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 171,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 169,178 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 169,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 156,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 146,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 132,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 110,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,755 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 58,685 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,569 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 22 Dec 2017 36,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,280 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 VSK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V888 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

V888 VSK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is V888 VSK safe to buy?

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