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AX52 ERY

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,674 mi
Last recorded161,674 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 161,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 154,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 145,599 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 136,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

ecu light on

sensor pulled off rear axle

Pass 31 Jan 2015 136,982 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

ecu light on

sensor pulled off rear axle

Pass 3 Feb 2014 130,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag suspension been removed and coil springs fitted

engine management light on on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2013 122,931 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 116,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 105,693 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 105,693 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,794 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 70,353 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,322 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 56,320 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AX52 ERY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX52 ERY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX52 ERY?

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What year was AX52 ERY registered?

AX52 ERY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is AX52 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 ERY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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