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869 MOB

2018 Mercedes-benz V

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

361,111 mi
Last recorded361,111 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz V56,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration869 MOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 361,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2025 334,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 311,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 291,690 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 257,971 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 247,152 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 247,137 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 245,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 187,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,308 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GREASE ALL OVER BRAKE CALIPER AND WHEEL (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,247 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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869 MOB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz V in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 56,014 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 869 MOB, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 869 MOB registered?

869 MOB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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The MOT history for 869 MOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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