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DA03 FWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE EXTENSIVLY CORRORED ALL WELDING MARK UP WITH YELLOW CHALK X20 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 169,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 166,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 159,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 150,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 141,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front discs worn

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,008 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 120,977 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 120,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,819 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 83,440 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,586 miles

front shocks soft

Pass 26 May 2006 36,624 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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DA03 FWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA03 FWG, 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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DA03 FWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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