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BN03 DHE

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,322 mi
Last recorded156,322 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 156,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 131,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 131,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 130,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 130,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 123,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 114,056 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 101,517 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 101,517 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,244 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 85,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlamp glass broken/cracked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2007 70,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlamp glass broken/cracked

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,071 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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BN03 DHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN03 DHE, 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 BN03 DHE registered?

BN03 DHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is BN03 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DHE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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