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VCZ 122

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,692 mi
Last recorded131,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 122
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 131,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 124,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,823 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 118,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,246 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 84,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VCZ 122 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCZ 122, 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 VCZ 122 registered?

VCZ 122 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is VCZ 122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 122 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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