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DG03 UPC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 82,591 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, separated. affecting seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,256 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,355 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 64,186 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,149 miles

Front Front subframe mounting points frame/ body corroded

Front Strut tops corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill. Nearly corroded thru (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Door aperture corroded at bottom of pillar

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Next to A pillar (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underside corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,133 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Strut tops corroded

Front subframe mounting points frame/ body corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill . Nearly corroded thru (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Door aperture corroded at bottom of pillar

Offside Rear Door apature corroded at bottom of pillar

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Next to A pillar (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underside corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 62,309 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 62,309 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 61,747 miles

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

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded not to excess

Pass 1 May 2013 61,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,815 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2006 30,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 30,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DG03 UPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG03 UPC, 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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DG03 UPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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