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GRZ 2536

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 2536
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 170,080 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 160,563 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 160,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 156,308 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 145,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 129,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 118,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 118,643 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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 114,136 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 114,136 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front inner cv gaitors broken

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,293 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 101,293 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust slighty insecure

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Jun 2008 94,408 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

some judder on front brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2007 80,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,365 miles

advisorys attatched

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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GRZ 2536 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GRZ 2536, 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 GRZ 2536 registered?

GRZ 2536 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GRZ 2536 safe to buy?

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