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EO03 EJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 EJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 96,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all discs in very poor condition

all pads appear low

front number plate in poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight pulsating from all brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,125 miles

exhaust in very pooor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside mirror in poor condition

rear brake pads very low

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,118 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in very pooor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre low on pressure

offside mirror in poor condition

rear brake pads very low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,890 miles

front springs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

offside number plate light in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

offside number plate light in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,838 miles

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

handbrake just got though the brake test

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,519 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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EO03 EJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 EO03 EJX, 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 EO03 EJX registered?

EO03 EJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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