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AU03 MBV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,706 miles

Offside bottom intercooler bracket broken off subframe

Fail 15 Feb 2016 144,706 miles

Nearside 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 bottom intercooler bracket broken off subframe

Pass 18 Feb 2015 133,276 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 133,276 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,985 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 8 Feb 2014 125,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 9 Feb 2013 115,496 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,963 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 97,774 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 19 Feb 2011 97,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,299 miles

n/s/f brake pads wearing faster than o/s/f

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f brake pads wearing faster than o/s/f

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s/f brake noisey on r.b.t

n/s/f inner c.v boot slpit & leaking

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,404 miles

O/S rear lamp lens damaged

O/s headlamp lens damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2009 63,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S rear lamp lens damaged

O/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,429 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 MBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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