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FD03 XZG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,063 mi
Last recorded129,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,300 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 122,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,257 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,302 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 108,947 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 104,466 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 103,666 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,360 miles

N/s rear seat insecure on it's mountings

Pass 16 May 2008 78,370 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 66,485 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 95,440 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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FD03 XZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD03 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD03 XZG?

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What year was FD03 XZG registered?

FD03 XZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is FD03 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 XZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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