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AU03 MBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

233,739 mi
Last recorded233,739 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 233,739 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

welding done to a poor standard

Fail 22 Oct 2018 233,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner rack joint

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

welding done to a poor standard

Fail 7 Sep 2018 233,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

severe under body corrosion outside specified areas

Pass 30 Aug 2017 231,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016
Fail 1 Sep 2016

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 224,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 221,493 miles

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

front steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2013 213,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 205,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 194,501 miles

advise engine mounts worn

advise nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

advise stonechip in nearside headlamp

Fail 6 Jul 2011 194,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise engine mounts worn

advise nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

advise stonechip in nearside headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2010 183,882 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 183,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 151,556 miles

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

backlight for mileage readout not working and instrument panel lens/glass quite badly scuffed.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 151,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

backlight for mileage readout not working and instrument panel lens/glass quite badly scuffed.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 121,108 miles

inner driveshaft joint gaiter split apart.

metal block piece on gear linkage very loose,needs checking.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 121,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR screen washer not working,seems to leak into inside of tailgate.NEEDS FIXING DUE TO PRIVATE HIRE USE.

inner driveshaft joint gaiter split apart.

metal block piece on gear linkage very loose,needs checking.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,944 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades starting to split but passable for test.

handbrake cables/mechanism didn't appear to move as freely as expected but effort appears OK for test.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,988 miles

engine oil level a bit low.

parking brake effort on right rear wheel down,may need attention in future.

right rear lamp has water inside it.

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 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon 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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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