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GV03 SYH

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,671 mi
Last recorded191,671 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 SYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 191,671 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

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

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

Just met the parking efficiency

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 187,809 miles

All four wheel arches corroded

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 185,148 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges

All four wheel archers corroded

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

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

just met the parking efficiency

Pass 4 Aug 2017 178,678 miles

body has general corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2017 178,677 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body has general corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 168,795 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 168,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 159,248 miles

All four tyres on legal limit

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear anti roll bar links and bushes worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 144,012 miles

o/s and n/s inner constant velocity gaitors split

Pass 2 May 2013 127,673 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 109,578 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken and rattling however not causing any exhaust leaks

Front number plate cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,331 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE.

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

Pass 4 May 2010 76,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 51,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,675 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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GV03 SYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV03 SYH, 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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GV03 SYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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