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BT53 MDV

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,892 mi
Last recorded95,892 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,892 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,166 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corro

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 82,832 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,199 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 81,192 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2018 79,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,025 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,993 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,084 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 55,084 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,091 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,422 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,422 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,478 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,444 miles

small cut to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

some uneven wear to o/s/f tyre inner edge

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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BT53 MDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT53 MDV, 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 BT53 MDV registered?

BT53 MDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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