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AK03 VFF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,130 mi
Last recorded91,130 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,455 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 82,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 77,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 72,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 May 2014 72,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o.s inner c.v gaiter insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,142 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 55,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 48,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,947 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,803 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 31,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AK03 VFF 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 72.2%.

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 AK03 VFF, 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 AK03 VFF registered?

AK03 VFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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