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W121 PAS

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,325 mi
Last recorded137,325 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 PAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,325 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 130,276 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 124,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 114,017 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 96,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,944 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,072 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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W121 PAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W121 PAS, 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 W121 PAS registered?

W121 PAS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is W121 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 PAS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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