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DG03 WHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,865 mi
Last recorded119,865 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust by cat slight blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust by cat slight blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,926 miles

Nearside and centre rear seats have babyseats in so could not test seats or belts

Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,916 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside and centre rear seats have babyseats in so could not test seats or belts

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,319 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,451 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 91,912 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,615 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,263 miles

long handbrake travel

slight exhaust blow centre box

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DG03 WHL, 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 DG03 WHL registered?

DG03 WHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 WHL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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