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FC03 ULJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,028 mi
Last recorded204,028 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 ULJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 204,028 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2016 204,013 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 196,167 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 173,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 159,397 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 145,601 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front grill damaged

Fail 11 May 2011 14,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

front grill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 145,307 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front grill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 122,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 58,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 58,503 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,738 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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FC03 ULJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FC03 ULJ, 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 FC03 ULJ registered?

FC03 ULJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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