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BG53 MYW

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,778 miles

engen oil leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,813 miles

ADVISE, general corrosion to metal componants taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, nearside front brake disc inner surface in poor condition.

ADVISE, nearside rear brake disc inner surface in poor condition.

Fail 22 May 2013 55,809 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE, general corrosion to metal componants taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, nearside front brake disc inner surface in poor condition.

ADVISE, nearside rear brake disc inner surface in poor condition.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE, nearside front brake disc inner surface corroding at edge.

ADVISE, nearside rear brake disc inner surface in poor condition.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,751 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2009 39,446 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 39,436 miles

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

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

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

N/S front tyre wearing low and wearing on edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2008 33,030 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 33,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 32,442 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 21,762 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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BG53 MYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BG53 MYW, 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 BG53 MYW registered?

BG53 MYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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