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2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,639 mi
Last recorded145,639 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,639 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + wearing on outside edge ()

Offside Rear hand brake reading slightly low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bottoms of doors starting to corode

Fail 3 Aug 2017 145,558 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + wearing on outside edge ()

Offside Rear hand brake reading slightly low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bottoms of doors starting to corode

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel arches corroded

bottom of all doors corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

nearside sill starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking between tread

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 113,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 108,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,305 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 108,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 90,788 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 90,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,418 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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DC03 DMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DC03 DMV, 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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DC03 DMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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