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V888 LYN

2003 Mercedes-benz 350

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,201 mi
Last recorded63,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 35048,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 62,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,200 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 59,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,430 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,704 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack slight wear (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,396 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 52,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,015 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,671 miles

Rear 2 tyres are worn low. Advise slight moisture on n/s/f shocker

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,567 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,309 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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V888 LYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 350 in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V888 LYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V888 LYN registered?

V888 LYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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