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BG03 YLA

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

263,753 mi
Last recorded263,753 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 263,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn

glow plug light on

n/s inner c/v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth

rear brake discs worn

srs light on

Fail 14 Nov 2011 263,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn

glow plug light on

n/s inner c/v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth

rear brake discs worn

srs light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 221,652 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 221,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 193,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 142,274 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 142,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 97,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,171 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,958 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 63,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 61,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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BG03 YLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG03 YLA, 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 BG03 YLA registered?

BG03 YLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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