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YV16 AYJ

2016 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz 35048,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV16 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 52,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 27,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,667 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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YV16 AYJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 48,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV16 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YV16 AYJ?

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What year was YV16 AYJ registered?

YV16 AYJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is YV16 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV16 AYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YV16 AYJ have outstanding finance?

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