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DE03 SXR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,162 mi
Last recorded167,162 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 SXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 167,162 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

nearside lower inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Oct 2014 167,162 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside lower inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 153,787 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 153,635 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 146,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 111,329 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 111,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 89,480 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2006 69,351 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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DE03 SXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 SXR, 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 DE03 SXR registered?

DE03 SXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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