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Y21 GTE

2015 Mercedes-benz V250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,613 mi
Last recorded170,613 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V250101,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV250
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 170,613 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 150,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS SECOND ROW ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 145,079 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ACROSS SECOND ROW ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,002 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 139,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2ND ROW ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,752 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 134,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,361 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,788 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,599 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 64,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V250?

Based on 1,979 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
16,956
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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Y21 GTE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz V250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 101,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V250 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y21 GTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V250 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz V250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y21 GTE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V250, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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