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EK03 WFU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,432 mi
Last recorded152,432 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 WFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 152,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 152,222 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body not fully secure seal peeling off (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 152,032 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 149,879 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 142,794 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on both the offside and nearside lower front and rear side doors

Fail 8 Dec 2018 142,794 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion on both the offside and nearside lower front and rear side doors

Pass 18 Dec 2017 136,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,053 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 86,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,360 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,360 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,024 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 83,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 77,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,967 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre flat

oil leak offside engine

Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,321 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,198 miles

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

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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EK03 WFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EK03 WFU, 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 EK03 WFU registered?

EK03 WFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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