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AP03 FDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,828 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both inner sills

Advise slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,046 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 97,018 miles

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

glow plug light on

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,118 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 95,058 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot spilt

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,494 miles

both wipers deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 70,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 70,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear off side tyre at centre of tread. Marked in yellow on sidewall.

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2007 62,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear off side tyre at centre of tread. Marked in yellow on sidewall.

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 51,508 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP03 FDU, 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 AP03 FDU registered?

AP03 FDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is AP03 FDU safe to buy?

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