2016 Mercedes-Benz V 2.1L Diesel · J31 HAR
2016 Mercedes-Benz V (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 126,435 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ V
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J31 HAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 126,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J31 HAR Mileage History
- 03/08/202278,247 mi
- 26/08/202393,557 mi+15,310 mi
- 29/09/202394,819 mi+1,262 mi
- 26/09/2024109,302 mi+14,483 mi
- 08/10/2025126,435 mi+17,133 mi
Average of roughly 15,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J31 HAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz V (J31 HAR) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s 239 o/s 83 imbalance 65% (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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