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5 PEJ

2020 Mercedes-benz V

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,457 mi
Last recorded34,457 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz V45,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 34,457 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 34,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 27,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 21,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 21,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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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5 PEJ is a 2020 Mercedes-benz V in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 45,101 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 PEJ, 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 6 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 5 PEJ registered?

5 PEJ is a 2020 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 10 July 2020.

Is 5 PEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 PEJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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