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AU03 DVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

292,803 mi
Last recorded292,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 292,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure Swivel seat doesn’t lock in position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Footbrake pedal spongy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 1 May 2019 278,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 261,503 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed incorrectly positioned (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

windscreen had damage in centre of 25mm

Fail 17 Apr 2018 261,503 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed incorrectly positioned (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

windscreen had damage in centre of 25mm

Pass 19 Jan 2017 247,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 234,491 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door, inner handle broken and only just opens the door

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 11 Jan 2016 234,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door, inner handle broken and only just opens the door

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 16 Sep 2014 213,191 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 213,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 199,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 199,564 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 198,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 195,066 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 195,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 190,828 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 190,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 186,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 173,936 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 173,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 130,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 76,633 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 DVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 AU03 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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