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AK03 VFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,928 mi
Last recorded154,928 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 154,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 147,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 138,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,996 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 125,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,214 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 116,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 105,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear silencer poor

os headlamp misted

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 28 Apr 2007 93,549 miles

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor split †unable to see inner pads †front tyres low †o/s/r tyre low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,283 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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AK03 VFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

AK03 VFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is AK03 VFJ safe to buy?

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