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AU03 DNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

202,287 mi
Last recorded202,287 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 202,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 20,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside inner sills corroded and weak

engine covers under trays fitted

inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 20,228 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported fuse box under passenger seat (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside inner sills corroded and weak

engine covers under trays fitted

inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 201,534 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn near to limits

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

all underbody and components have light corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 201,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn near to limits

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

all underbody and components have light corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 200,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front and offside front suspension arm bushes bushes have slight play,

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension has slight play in arm bushes.

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 201,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front and offside front suspension arm bushes bushes have slight play,

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension has slight play in arm bushes.

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 215,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort brakes not working (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 195,486 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 189,930 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 179,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 179,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 120,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,637 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,052 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 64,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,405 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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AU03 DNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU03 DNY, 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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AU03 DNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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