MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before and after silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Not seriously affecting view to the rear at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel tank insecure Front tank strap detached (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Not working (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before and after silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Not seriously affecting view to the rear at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA03 AOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FA03 AOT, 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 FA03 AOT registered?
FA03 AOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2003.
Is FA03 AOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA03 AOT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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