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FA03 AOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,157 mi
Last recorded123,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 AOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,157 miles

Hand brake performance low

Heavy corrosion over most of chassis & both sides lower sill edges

High front brake imbalance

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,093 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front end of chassis, near bumper (2.4.A.3)

Hand brake performance low

Heavy corrosion over most of chassis & both sides lower sill edges

High front brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,741 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 119,741 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,759 miles

nearside rear tyre just above 2mm of tread

offside and nearside front subframe mountings starting to rust badly

offside and nearside outer sills rusting

small chip in windscreen in zone a

Fail 8 Jul 2014 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs rusting on inside edges

nearside rear tyre just above 2mm of tread

offside and nearside front subframe mountings starting to rust badly

offside and nearside outer sills rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,579 miles

Front of O/S outer sill rusting

N/S front sub frame front mounting rusty

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 112,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front of O/S outer sill rusting

N/S front sub frame front mounting rusty

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,871 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 98,867 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,652 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,722 miles

as per original test no 253527187147

Fail 6 Jul 2007 64,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge †glow plug pre-heat light stays on during test †exhaust joints & tail-pipe corroded †exhaust flexible joint noisy while vehicle running †brake hoses perished & cracking †surface corrosion to various brake pipes

slight play in os steering rack knuckle †rear brakes imbalanced †fluctuation from front brake readings †front discs corroded & worn †rear brake compensator valve lever stiff in operation

Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,833 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 AOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOV, 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 AOV registered?

FA03 AOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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