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DF03 WXR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,275 mi
Last recorded107,275 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 107,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake discs pitted

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,139 miles

corrosion to o/s inner sill

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2018 103,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to o/s inner sill

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,713 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,012 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 96,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,269 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,733 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,382 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 74,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,082 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 70,081 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,602 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

runout on n/s/f brake

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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DF03 WXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 DF03 WXR, 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 DF03 WXR registered?

DF03 WXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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