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G5 HDA

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 HDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 116,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 107,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 84,741 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,741 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,103 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front 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 24 Mar 2016 48,570 miles

Nearside rear view mirror missing

Offside Rear tyre wall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,249 miles

offside rear tyre is cut on outer sidewall but showing the ply cords

Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre is cut on outer sidewall but showing the ply cords

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,169 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,644 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,908 miles

exhuast corroded

Oil leak

exhaust clamp at f/pipe to middle join is corroded and broken

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly poor condition

o/s corner of rear bumper is insecure

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,132 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust clamp on midle and Cat join broken through corrosion

front discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing low,not far off wear indicators

o/s corner of rear bumper loose

oil leaks

rear wiper smearing

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

travel on park brake lever above average,has resrve travel still but not much

Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,111 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust clamp on midle and Cat join broken through corrosion

front discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing low,not far off wear indicators

o/s corner of rear bumper loose

oil leaks

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test

rear wiper smearing

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

travel on park brake lever above average,has resrve travel still but not much

Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,957 miles

Air bag warning light permentelly on

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,078 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,234 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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G5 HDA 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 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 G5 HDA, 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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G5 HDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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