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GD03 MKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,635 mi
Last recorded87,635 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,087 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,826 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,621 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 710,840 miles

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,084 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,724 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,593 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,062 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,430 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,283 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

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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GD03 MKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GD03 MKZ, 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 GD03 MKZ registered?

GD03 MKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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