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EJ03 GBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,495 mi
Last recorded205,495 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 205,495 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 203,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 199,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 195,968 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 195,698 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 192,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 189,214 miles

red hat worn ;)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 184,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 184,900 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 175,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 175,391 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 166,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 166,047 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 158,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 151,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 121,268 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 121,268 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EJ03 GBF 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 76.5%.

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 EJ03 GBF, 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 EJ03 GBF registered?

EJ03 GBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 GBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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