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OU53DWA
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ V
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2151cc
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- Registration OU53DWA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model V
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2151cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,190 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both sills slightly corroded
18 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,084 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Door handle sticking
- Offside Both doors corroded.
- Black sealant applied to underbody/Suspension components
- Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S+N/S (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sills corroded. Inner/Outer
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 73,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S+N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S+N/S (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sills corroded. Inner/Outer
- Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Door handle sticking
- Offside Both doors corroded.
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Black sealant applied to underbody/Suspension components
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 72,290 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded multiple locations. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded multiple locations (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Black sealant applied to underbody.
- Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed. N/S+O/S (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. N/S+O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,436 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,383 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,001 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,261 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 68,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,083 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- both sills slightly corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,999 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,076 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017 28 Jun 20265 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,241 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,625 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,713 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 28 Jun 20264 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,115 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 28 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,429 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,541 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011 28 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,539 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 28 Jun 202630 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,424 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,800 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 28 Jun 202618 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,319 MI
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OU53DWA was registered on 2003-09-01
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