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BP03 ZFU

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,423 mi
Last recorded122,423 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ZFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 122,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 103,248 miles

engine has severe oil leak

hand brake light on constant

handbrake efficiency just met

Fail 4 May 2016 103,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine has severe oil leak

hand brake light on constant

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 7 May 2015 85,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,457 miles

Centre 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f locking wheel bolt damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,592 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 63,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,023 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jul 2011 58,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,369 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2008 38,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,760 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 31,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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BP03 ZFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Black 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 BP03 ZFU, 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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BP03 ZFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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