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AY03 MOA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,137 mi
Last recorded177,137 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 177,137 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 177,137 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Both outer sills corroding

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 176,403 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2016 152,363 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 152,335 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front bumper area damaged

Play in inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,108 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 18 Jul 2014 137,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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)

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

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

both front wipers split

Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,038 miles

front bumper damaged and deformed

Fail 18 Jul 2013 127,036 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

front bumper damaged and deformed

Pass 20 Jul 2012 118,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 118,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,566 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 114,564 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 112,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,368 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 108,801 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,990 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust clamp for front pipe to centre section of exhaust poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2006 74,130 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MOA, 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 MOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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