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EO03 LXV

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 LXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 105,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsr tyre is cracking ! marked in yellow

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nsr tyre is cracking ! marked in yellow

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,515 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

srs light on

traction control light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,068 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,747 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 687,747 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2009 58,134 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seats fitted to 3 rear seats

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 46,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EO03 LXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO03 LXV, 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 EO03 LXV registered?

EO03 LXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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