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AY03 EPF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

66,285 mi
Last recorded66,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,285 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 66,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 64,991 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 64,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 64,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,063 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,131 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,219 miles

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint area (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,826 miles

center exhaust system corroded heavily

damage to nearside rear door

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jul 2016 49,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18/y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18/y (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust system corroded heavily

damage to nearside rear door

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jul 2015 48,526 miles

both sides front tyres inner and outer side walls damaged.

centre exhaust has a slight leak.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,517 miles

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

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

both sides fronts tyres inner and outer tyre walls cut/damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 47,236 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 47,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,733 miles

both sides fronts tyres tyre walls damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2013 44,702 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to n/s/r

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Suspect play in steering rack inner ball joint.

o/s/;f tyre close to limits.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,773 miles

cracks in windscreen

damage to rear tyre outer side walls

engine oi leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,723 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

damage to both rear tyre side walls

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 36,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

all tyres tyre walls cut

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,415 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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AY03 EPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 AY03 EPF, 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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AY03 EPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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