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DC03 FMP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,074 mi
Last recorded129,074 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Oct 2014 129,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f seat base broken but not insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,288 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 76,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside wing repeater lens missing

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,082 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Nearside wing repeater lens missing

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged slightly - but not severly affecting the view to the rear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tread worn slightly on the inner edge of the offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,785 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged slightly - but not severly affecting the view to the rear

Tread worn slightly on the inner edge of the offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,090 miles

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

towball mounting bracket to towbar slightly distorted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 40,090 miles

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

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

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

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

towball mounting bracket to towbar slightly distorted

Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,649 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

offside front door & hinge damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to nearside of vehicle

offside front door & hinge damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,510 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 22,510 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DC03 FMP, 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 DC03 FMP registered?

DC03 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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