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V88 ASB

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 ASB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,723 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 123,721 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure brake pad liner unsecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 86,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,885 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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V88 ASB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black 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 V88 ASB, 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

How do I check the history of V88 ASB?

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What year was V88 ASB registered?

V88 ASB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is V88 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 ASB 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.

Does V88 ASB have outstanding finance?

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