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V8 EJB

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

189,101 mi
Last recorded189,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 EJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 189,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 183,162 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 151,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 151,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,568 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 113,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,643 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 64,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 38,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 25,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 19,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 10,832 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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V8 EJB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V8 EJB, 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 V8 EJB registered?

V8 EJB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is V8 EJB safe to buy?

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