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VC13 XEC

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,504 mi
Last recorded245,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC13 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 245,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 245,495 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 218,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 183,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 140,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,631 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 112,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

adblue malfunction on dash

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,882 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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VC13 XEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VC13 XEC, 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 VC13 XEC registered?

VC13 XEC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VC13 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC13 XEC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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