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FX16 LJK

2016 Mercedes-benz V220

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,040 mi
Last recorded63,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V22094,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV220
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 63,040 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,108 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 38,108 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (inner edge worn, cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,851 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 18,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V220?

Based on 1,259 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
19,535
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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FX16 LJK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V220 in Blue 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 V220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 94,802 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 V220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX16 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V220 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX16 LJK registered?

FX16 LJK is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V220, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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