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CN03 BUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,654 mi
Last recorded154,654 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 154,654 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working O/S N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S N/S FRONT TO REAR AND UNDERSILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 146,501 miles

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

Nearside handbrake requires attention

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 129,174 miles

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

corossion to inner pannel not within 30cm brakes or suspensionboth sides

metal brake pipes corroded

rear closing panels corroded

slight play in nearsided track rod end

springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,209 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,344 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,342 miles

Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2014 88,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,893 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 84,893 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,043 miles

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

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

near and offside front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 69,034 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

near and offside front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 61,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

some underside corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,068 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Nearside track rod end grease boot split

Rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s pad wear warning lamp wire broken

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,687 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fuel staining under engine but no leak evident

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,757 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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CN03 BUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN03 BUU, 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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CN03 BUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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