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EG03 XBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,609 mi
Last recorded198,609 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 198,609 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2011 192,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner cv driveshaft boots split

chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2011 192,952 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner cv driveshaft boots split

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2010 189,928 miles

both front inner c.v boots split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 183,763 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 Sep 2008 174,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 166,766 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2007 166,766 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 146,330 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 146,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake disc condition,hand brake adjustment

rear wiper condition (split) †near side front brake wear loom fouling on driveshaft

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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EG03 XBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EG03 XBC, 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 EG03 XBC registered?

EG03 XBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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