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VC66 ENG

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

248,264 mi
Last recorded248,264 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC66 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 248,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 245,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 232,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 216,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 200,397 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 180,422 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 180,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 163,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 142,208 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,439 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 139,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2022 115,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,543 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,336 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,055 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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VC66 ENG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VC66 ENG, 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 VC66 ENG registered?

VC66 ENG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is VC66 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC66 ENG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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