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CA03 TXB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,646 mi
Last recorded127,646 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 TXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,646 miles

Both front jacking point areas corroded

Both handbrake cables in poor condition

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Corrosion around rear underside of vehicle

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

N/s/f inner / outer sill area corroded

O/s inner sill area corroded / holed

O/s/f anti roll bar drop link, upper ball joint dust cover in poor condition

O/s/f inner cv boot in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2018 127,646 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Both front jacking point areas corroded

Both handbrake cables in poor condition

Corrosion around rear underside of vehicle

Front number plate damaged

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

N/s/f inner / outer sill area corroded

O/s inner sill area corroded / holed

O/s/f anti roll bar drop link, upper ball joint dust cover in poor condition

O/s/f inner cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on when brake is applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,973 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both sills inner and outer corroded front to rear

Corrosion around both front jacking points

Front number plate damaged

O/s inner cv boot in poor condition

O/s/f drop link ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted

Rear cross member (behind bumper) corroded

Water ingress in o/s headlamp unit

Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,759 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR &NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS & NS REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine bay filled with loft insulation and pipe foam lagging

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Glow plug/MIL lamp on

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Various under bonet components and rear shock absorbers covered by non-standard means preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,967 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,911 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

spare wheel missing

tail-gate does not open from outside

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,019 miles

both dorr mirror glasses cracked

centre exhaust section has been repaired

chip in zone 'b' of windscreen - just within limit

front / rear brake discs corroded - due to lack of use

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,064 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 68,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,232 miles

cut in near side rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,578 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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CA03 TXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA03 TXB, 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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What year was CA03 TXB registered?

CA03 TXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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