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FY03 FSD

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 124,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear antirollbar slight play. heavily undersealed, rear crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 122,498 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS STRENGTHENING PLATE AROUND SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner rear panel has corrosion not near structures

Offside Rear Inner rear panel has corrosion not near structure

Fail 27 Feb 2018 121,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner rear panel has corrosion not near structures

Offside Rear Inner rear panel has corrosion not near structure

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,233 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,233 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 117,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 117,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,117 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,695 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 13 Feb 2014 105,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2013 99,027 miles

srs light on

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 7 Feb 2013 99,027 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

srs light on

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,201 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,304 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,195 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,724 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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FY03 FSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 FSD, 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 FY03 FSD registered?

FY03 FSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is FY03 FSD safe to buy?

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