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CX03 GXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,890 mi
Last recorded154,890 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,890 miles

All underside freshly under sealed over

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside of outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 154,890 miles

All underside freshly under sealed over

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Sorted at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside of outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 154,663 miles

All on the body including brake pipes fuel pipes etc have been freshly covered over with underseal restricting the inspection

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front, offside low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 150,591 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to outer sills Nearside and offside

Slight corrosion to rear of inner sills Nearside and offside

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 147,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 144,578 miles

all underside including btake and fuel pipes has had fresh underseal treatment.

slight drag on offside rear brake.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 144,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 128,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 127,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,506 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

small damage to o/s/f head lamp lens

Pass 3 Jun 2008 95,555 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 95,555 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 19 May 2007 57,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,639 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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CX03 GXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX03 GXJ, 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 CX03 GXJ registered?

CX03 GXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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