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EX03 OBT

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 120,342 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,826 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,716 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,916 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,108 miles

both font inner cv boots deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,172 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,726 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,724 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,796 miles

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

chip on n/s head lamp

chips on wind screen

Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip on n/s head lamp

chips on wind screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,023 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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EX03 OBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX03 OBT, 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 EX03 OBT registered?

EX03 OBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is EX03 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 OBT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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