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BN53 YGF

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 146,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2015 145,526 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,988 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges @ close to limit

offside outer c/v gaitor slightly loose

slight crack in w/screen

some wear to front anti roll bar inner mountings rubber bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2014 140,988 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on both edges @ close to limit

offside outer c/v gaitor slightly loose

slight crack in w/screen

some wear to front anti roll bar inner mountings rubber bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,369 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaitor loose on driveshaft

offside rear h/brake effort low

slight play nearside front anti roll bar outer link rod lower ball joint

Pass 19 Sep 2011 125,562 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 125,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust pipe starting to split @ leak

offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 116,479 miles

centre stop lamp incomplete

Fail 13 Sep 2010 116,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop lamp incomplete

Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

different tyre size on front and rear axles

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

one bulb not working in high level stop light

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,668 miles

Exhaust clamp after catalyst corroded through

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

O/S inner rack joint has some play

SRS lamp illuminated

high level brake lamp bulbs incomplete

Fail 10 Sep 2008 89,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust clamp after catalyst corroded through

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

O/S inner rack joint has some play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS lamp illuminated

high level brake lamp bulbs incomplete

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,379 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 80,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight binding to osr wheel

srs lamp on

Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,481 miles

emmisions reading high

high level brake light not working

nearside rear outer cv boot signs of weep

Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,079 miles

Rear tyres slightly feathering on the edges.

Slight play in the front wheels.

nail in tyre

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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BN53 YGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN53 YGF, 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 BN53 YGF registered?

BN53 YGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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