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AK03 TWV

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,862 mi
Last recorded173,862 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 173,862 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 173,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 164,982 miles

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

customer advised air bag light on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 158,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 158,868 miles

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 152,752 miles

washer valve leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2010 152,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

washer valve leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2009 144,509 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre slight cut on inner sidewall cords not exposed

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 29 May 2009 144,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre slight cut on inner sidewall cords not exposed

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 128,816 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 128,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,382 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 107,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK03 TWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK03 TWV, 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 AK03 TWV registered?

AK03 TWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AK03 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 TWV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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