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LJ65 POV

2016 Mercedes-benz V250

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,016 mi
Last recorded125,016 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V25079,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV250
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 125,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,669 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 89,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 79,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,754 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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LJ65 POV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V250 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz V250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 79,190 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 LJ65 POV, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz V250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ65 POV registered?

LJ65 POV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V250, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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