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DG03 VFT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,935 mi
Last recorded195,935 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 195,935 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy surface rust on several sections of rear chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2021 182,723 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 182,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 173,348 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 173,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 162,977 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 162,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 154,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 154,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 148,934 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 148,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear shockabsorber casing corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 134,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust patched up but not leaking

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2014 134,593 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust patched up but not leaking

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to various areas under vechile

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,595 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,509 miles

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

both front discs slightly low

Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front discs slightly low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,819 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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DG03 VFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG03 VFT, 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 VFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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