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AU03 DRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

298,566 mi
Last recorded298,566 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 298,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 289,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front out rigger corroding jacking point

Offside Front out rigger corroding jacking point

Pass 14 Feb 2022 283,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 270,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 256,968 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged crack ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 241,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 227,753 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 227,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 209,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 200,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 198,725 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 196,371 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear boxs

slight leak from front exhaust pipe

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Jan 2013 186,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 186,508 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 173,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 163,889 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 163,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 139,493 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2010 139,493 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,198 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link nut marking inner wing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,601 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,893 miles

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

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 DRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU03 DRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 DRX registered?

AU03 DRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AU03 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 DRX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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