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BD03 ZFH

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,205 mi
Last recorded55,205 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough off side top spring mount bearing noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear chassis/ spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough off side top spring mount bearing noisy (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear chassis/ spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,077 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe insecure silencer has slight gas leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror assembly damaged/incomplete.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished.

Offside front tyre inner edge bald.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

movement at passenger seat fixings

nearside front tyre tread depth low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc outer faces in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,716 miles

movement at passenger seat fixings

nearside front tyre tread depth low

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc outer faces in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,939 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 38,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 34,615 miles

air bag light on

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,060 miles

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

SRS (air bag) light on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 23,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front wiper blade has started to split

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

SRS (air bag) light on

Pass 20 May 2009 17,271 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,733 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,509 miles

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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BD03 ZFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD03 ZFH, 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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BD03 ZFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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