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AF53 PXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,148 mi
Last recorded157,148 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,650 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 150,641 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,829 miles

Both outer sils corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,303 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to make full assesment to rear seat belts due to not being present

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,125 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,522 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs worn

underseal been used under the vheicle

Fail 6 Jul 2013 68,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs worn

underseal been used under the vheicle

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,733 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall not to cord

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 515,165 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall not down to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,208 miles

o/s/f mirror panel insecure

rear seats missing was unable to test, also unable to test seatbelts

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,208 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f mirror panel insecure

rear seats missing was unable to test, also unable to test seatbelts

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play o/s of steering rack

three rear seats missing unable to test seats and seat belts

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,399 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play o/s of steering rack

three rear seats missing unable to test seats and seat belts

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,123 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

both front tyres wearing low

seats missing from the rear and unable to inspect

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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AF53 PXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 88,808 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 AF53 PXJ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF53 PXJ registered?

AF53 PXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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