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GR03 HPP

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 HPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 130,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 129,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,887 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

only front seats fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2016 103,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

only front seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,616 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre side wall perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

various parts corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 100,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre side wall perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

various parts corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,251 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,249 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 30 Jul 2013 92,639 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,866 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,662 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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GR03 HPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR03 HPP, 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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GR03 HPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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