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AD03 URF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,832 mi
Last recorded165,832 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 URF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 165,832 miles

arious areas of corrosion underneath

both rear tyres on 2,4mm

Fail 23 Oct 2014 165,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres on 2.4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2013 153,020 miles

both front tyres badly worn on the edges

Fail 4 Nov 2013 153,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres badly worn on the edges

nsr handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 136,968 miles

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT GAITER SPLIT

knock felt/heard from front, but no fault found?

Fail 5 Nov 2012 136,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT GAITER SPLIT

STRONG ADVISE: N/S/R TYRE BADLY CRACKING/PERISHING.

knock felt/heard from front, but no fault found?

Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,696 miles

Both front INNER cv boots split.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 121,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front INNER cv boots split.

n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,762 miles

advise: both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 106,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise: both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,532 miles

advise: new front brake pads "bedding in" and should be driven with care until bedded in properly.recheck in 500 miles.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 77,264 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,012 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 47,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 URF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 URF, 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 AD03 URF registered?

AD03 URF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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