2016 Mercedes-Benz V 2.1L Diesel · F26 SHB

The most recent MOT test, conducted on 23 February 2026 at 236,449 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. Across the five full years of history supplied, every pass has come back without any advisories or failure points listed, apart from the one failure on 21 August 2024 at 200,852 miles. That failure appears to have been a transient matter, as the vehicle passed a retest just 12 days later at 201,384 miles. Overall, the maintenance trend is stable and consistent, with no evidence of worsening mechanical condition appearing on the official record. The mileage pattern reflects genuinely heavy use for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 23,600 miles per year. The recorded intervals show steady accumulation: 13,400 miles between September 2024 and February 2025, a further 13,700 miles to August 2025, and around 8,000 miles between the most recent two tests on 26 August 2025 and 23 February 2026. That final gap shows a slower recent usage rate, but the overall total of 236,449 miles remains high. Consequently, wear on consumables and mechanical components will be significant even though no tester has flagged a defect. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but it does not in itself guarantee the condition of hidden wearing parts. On a high-mileage Mercedes-Benz V, a buyer should give particular attention to suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links, as these commonly fatigue with sustained laden use. Brake discs and calipers deserve a close look for binding and uneven wear, and the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion and emission levels. The absence of recorded structural corrosion is favourable, yet a thorough in-person inspection remains essential before purchase, since the MOT record shows no detailed advisory history to alert you to emerging problems.