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AE03 EAW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,045 mi
Last recorded165,045 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 165,045 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has corrosion

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 164,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Body has corrosion

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 151,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 139,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 129,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,198 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 115,462 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 115,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,765 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 108,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 97,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,776 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 43,896 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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AE03 EAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE03 EAW, 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 AE03 EAW registered?

AE03 EAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is AE03 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EAW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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