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DA03 YWW

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 141,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 140,329 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 127,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 103,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp beam image poor and water in lamp

odometer reading notilluminated

some brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2014 103,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp beam image poor and water in lamp

odometer reading notilluminated

some brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection of pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,196 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,196 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,412 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 100,408 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,256 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,256 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Jul 2010 82,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2010 82,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,827 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,996 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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DA03 YWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA03 YWW, 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 DA03 YWW registered?

DA03 YWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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