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FA03 FVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,438 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,315 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,221 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,831 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 37,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,578 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,464 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 16,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

FA03 FVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is FA03 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 FVL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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