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AP03 CVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,639 mi
Last recorded125,639 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 125,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 125,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 123,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 122,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,265 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,311 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

mark across windscreen but does not effect the drivers view.

offside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear,

rear bump stops missing.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 104,445 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

mark across windscreen but does not effect the drivers view.

offside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear.

rear brake discs showing signs of wear,

rear bump stops missing.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,304 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 90,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 83,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,526 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 46,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 35,235 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,235 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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AP03 CVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP03 CVL, 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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AP03 CVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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