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L123 RAK

2015 Mercedes-benz V250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

301,040 mi
Last recorded301,040 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz V250101,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 RAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV250
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 301,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 276,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 261,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 242,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 230,589 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 230,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2020 221,252 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 221,086 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 214,027 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 161,091 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 161,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front pad wiring insecure at wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,059 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V250?

Based on 1,979 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
16,956
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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L123 RAK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz V250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 101,542 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 V250 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L123 RAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V250 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz V250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L123 RAK is a 2015 Mercedes-benz V250, first registered on 4 September 2015.

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