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CK03 HPV

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,123 miles

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

handbrake just met efficiencey

play evident in offside inner steering jiont

Fail 30 Mar 2016 145,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play evident in offside inner steering jiont

Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,692 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 132,692 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 125,364 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 122,713 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 111,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,028 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 98,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

tyes worn uneven advised to check tracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,190 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,110 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside sliding door not oerating correctly and tail gate not opening.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 291,791 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 291,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 290,063 miles

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

o/s inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2009 288,911 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 288,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2008 276,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 200,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 200,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 138,074 miles

offside front sidelight

offside headlight has a loose piece in it

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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CK03 HPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK03 HPV, 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 CK03 HPV registered?

CK03 HPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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