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FX53 SVG

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,860 mi
Last recorded65,860 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,860 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side front inner cv boot split

advise rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 17 Oct 2011 65,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise front screen chipped

advise handbrake travel high

advise off side front inner cv boot split

advise rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise rear number plate deteriorated

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,208 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

knock on steering column/rack

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,208 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

knock on steering column/rack

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,726 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

key brocken in ignition

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,148 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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FX53 SVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX53 SVG, 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 FX53 SVG registered?

FX53 SVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FX53 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 SVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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