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B21 SPB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests65 (38 pass, 27 fail)
Pass rate58.5%

Mileage

222,042 mi
Last recorded222,042 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

38 pass 27 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 222,042 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 221,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2026 159,532 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small cut to offside front outer cv boot

Fail 10 Mar 2026 159,532 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

small cut to offside front outer cv boot

Pass 10 Sep 2025 216,428 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 155,231 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 211,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 211,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 154,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 154,128 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 204,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 152,948 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 152,948 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 199,781 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 149,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 149,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 194,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated & tail pipes missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

o/s washer not working but n/s provides sufficient fluid for both

Fail 25 Jan 2021 148,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

BOTH REAR TAIL PIPES MISSING

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 191,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 191,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 185,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 185,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,142 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints have slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2019 144,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints have slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 179,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 179,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 141,350 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres badly perished

N/S/R Door step corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 141,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres badly perished

N/S/R Door step corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 174,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 174,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 135,572 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 135,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 168,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 153,933 miles

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

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

power assissted steering operation feels rough at times

towball removed from vehicle prior to test

Fail 17 Aug 2015 153,933 miles

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

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

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

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

power assissted steering operation feels rough at times

towball removed from vehicle prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2015 125,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre sidewall badly perished & cracked

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,916 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar inner d bushes

Fail 22 Aug 2014 138,916 miles

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

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

slight play in front anti roll bar inner d bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,610 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 12,511 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,262 miles

front wipers split at edges

lot of grease around o/s cv boot

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2012 109,203 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,460 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,044 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,070 miles

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,570 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,566 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,419 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,419 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,799 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 74,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,251 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B21 SPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 65 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.5%.

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 B21 SPB, 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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B21 SPB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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