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ET03 JYG

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,089 miles

osr cracked lens small cuts osr tyre/worn/old front discs worn and scored to limit osf inner cv gaiter split slight play at front wheels

Fail 12 Feb 2008 89,089 miles

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

osr cracked lens small cuts osr tyre/worn/old front discs worn and scored to limit osf inner cv gaiter split slight play at front wheels

Fail 14 Jan 2008 89,087 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE AND RATTLING

FRONT DISCS SCORED/WORN TO LIMIT - recommend renewal

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT OPEN - needs attention - rust getting in joint

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL

RAG LAYING IN ENGINE BAY DROPPED DOWN BY AC PUMP

hi level stop lamp ONLY ONE SEGMENT WORKING

Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2006 76,189 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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ET03 JYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET03 JYG, 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

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What year was ET03 JYG registered?

ET03 JYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is ET03 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 JYG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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