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DK03 YOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,690 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 110,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,371 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 79,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,494 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,096 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded to excess

n/s/f flexi brake hose splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,917 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose splitting slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,180 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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DK03 YOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK03 YOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 YOV registered?

DK03 YOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is DK03 YOV safe to buy?

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