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DE03 XUU

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,831 mi
Last recorded111,831 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 111,831 miles

Centre exhaust box slight leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2016 111,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust box slight leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2015 106,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 106,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear no plates faded

Pass 10 May 2014 98,939 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 98,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,946 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,293 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,521 miles

N/s/r tyre worn bold inner and outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight wear on outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 May 2006 40,092 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak gearbox

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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DE03 XUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 XUU, 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 DE03 XUU registered?

DE03 XUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 XUU safe to buy?

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