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VB04 NRB

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB04 NRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 70,023 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,868 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,408 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Third row seat centre. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 55,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Third row seat centre. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,835 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,753 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,649 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

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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VB04 NRB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VB04 NRB, 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 VB04 NRB registered?

VB04 NRB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is VB04 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VB04 NRB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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