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LPT 742

2018 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,387 mi
Last recorded52,387 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz V56,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPT 742
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 52,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 37,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 36,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,436 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 30,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 21,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 16,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 13,393 miles

zero emission

Pass 18 Dec 2019 10,446 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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LPT 742 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPT 742, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPT 742 registered?

LPT 742 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is LPT 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPT 742 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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