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YA65 BVY

2016 Mercedes-benz V250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,353 mi
Last recorded166,353 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz V25079,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV250
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 166,353 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 151,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 139,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 122,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 106,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,709 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 225.55.17 ( side wall damaged.) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 60,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 18,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front Tyre inner/outer edges wearing

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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YA65 BVY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA65 BVY, 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 YA65 BVY registered?

YA65 BVY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz V250, first registered on 2 February 2016.

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