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EF52 RZL

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,483 mi
Last recorded134,483 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 RZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 134,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 132,938 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 132,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 131,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 129,106 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 129,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 128,209 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 128,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,355 miles

Centre exhaust system corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,147 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,106 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,917 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,497 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,401 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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EF52 RZL 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 84%.

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 EF52 RZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF52 RZL?

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What year was EF52 RZL registered?

EF52 RZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is EF52 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 RZL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF52 RZL have outstanding finance?

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