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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ V
General Information
- Registration OU53JFN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model V
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2151cc
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- Expires 05 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026 26 Jun 20268 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,939 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,735 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,528 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2023 26 Jun 202612 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,383 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022 26 Jun 202629 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,850 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021 26 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,612 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,611 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2019 26 Jun 202618 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,651 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2018 26 Jun 20263 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,728 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017 26 Jun 20266 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,521 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2016 26 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,451 MI
26 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,451 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 26 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,328 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 26 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,109 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011 26 Jun 202619 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,606 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,237 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202613 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,693 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202612 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
21 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,738 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OU53JFN was registered on 2003-09-30
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