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FA03 UDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,402 mi
Last recorded155,402 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrison under car

Fail 11 Oct 2017 155,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrison under car

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 150,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 135,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 135,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 128,537 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

heat sheild vibrating

surface corrsion on both sill s

Pass 26 Aug 2011 125,709 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 125,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 120,625 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,296 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,089 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 105,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 91,693 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Jul 2006 71,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,833 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 UDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

FA03 UDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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