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VC16 SSS

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

248,351 mi
Last recorded248,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC16 SSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 248,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 240,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 219,345 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jun 2024 212,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 192,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 154,473 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 154,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,459 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 152,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 120,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,746 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 103,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,084 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 80,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,575 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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VC16 SSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VC16 SSS, 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 VC16 SSS registered?

VC16 SSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is VC16 SSS safe to buy?

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