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VIB 838

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,126 mi
Last recorded162,126 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 838
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 156,960 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 155,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 138,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 138,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,458 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 92,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 74,089 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,690 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,510 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,230 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 15,021 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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VIB 838 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VIB 838, 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 VIB 838 registered?

VIB 838 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is VIB 838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 838 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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