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A8 ROP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ROP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,078 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Body cross member showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion Both inner & outer sills showing signs of corrosion near jacking points & seat mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 95,348 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 95,348 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside 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 31 Jul 2013 80,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,451 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,112 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit (attention required)

nearside rear tyre cracking (advise replacement)

offside front door int stiff to open

offside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

offside rear lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,748 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,748 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,050 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 12 Jun 2009 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,232 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,610 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 17,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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A8 ROP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 ROP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 ROP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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