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FA03 AOT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,155 mi
Last recorded171,155 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 AOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 171,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 160,331 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 160,331 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 148,249 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 148,235 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 147,934 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 143,844 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 143,844 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 139,652 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 137,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,347 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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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.

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