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A9 NFS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,301 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,272 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 62,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,537 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,140 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 60,140 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,386 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,386 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,933 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,592 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,567 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,756 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,378 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,267 miles

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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A9 NFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A9 NFS, 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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What year was A9 NFS registered?

A9 NFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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