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983 RK

2018 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz V56,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration983 RK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damage

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray

Fail 6 May 2026 98,223 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damage

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray

Pass 13 May 2025 83,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2025 83,548 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 68,397 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 68,397 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground lamda sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,998 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2022 38,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 28,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 28,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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983 RK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 983 RK, 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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983 RK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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