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EA03 DOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,215 mi
Last recorded79,215 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 79,215 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 65,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,528 miles

front number plate cracked

n/side front tyre perishing

n/side inner cv boot perishing

nail in n/side front tyre

o/side front flexi brake pipe perishing

o/side front tyre perishing

o/side lower suspension arm front & rear bush slight play in

Fail 19 Dec 2013 58,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres perishing

Brake fluid very low

Front number plate damaged

Nail in N/S/F Tyre tread

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate is cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,791 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,142 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 32,142 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,224 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,304 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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EA03 DOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA03 DOJ, 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 EA03 DOJ registered?

EA03 DOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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