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B26 EXE

2016 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,203 mi
Last recorded187,203 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V74,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 187,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 184,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 181,808 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 177,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 169,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 158,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 158,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Park Brake (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 131,436 miles

Offside mirror indicator lamp slightly cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2020 131,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror indicator lamp slightly cracked

Pass 20 May 2019 95,317 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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B26 EXE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,172 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 B26 EXE, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B26 EXE registered?

B26 EXE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is B26 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 EXE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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