MOT Status
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105,994 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security within coil spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wiper poor
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
washer lamp on
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has bulge inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake below limits. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill in two places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
both rear tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
both rear tyres worn on edges
nearside front tyre wearing close to limit in places
offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported fixing missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre wearing close to limit in places
offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
cuts in inner and outer sidewalls of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed.
small crack in offside rear lamp.
small hole in offside front, inner drive shaft gaiter.
small split in end of offside wiper blade.
surface corrosion on brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
cuts in inner and outer sidewalls of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed.
small crack in offside rear lamp.
small hole in offside front, inner drive shaft gaiter.
small split in end of offside wiper blade.
surface corrosion on brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres sidewalls damaged
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs worn thin
rear discs pitted
wider wheels fitted
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
front discs worn thin
rear discs pitted
wider wheels fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s wiper split at end
non gen wheels fitted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s wiper split at end
non gen wheels fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?
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DY53 OGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 DY53 OGT, 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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DY53 OGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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