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FH03 EJC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,093 mi
Last recorded211,093 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 211,093 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 200,966 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 200,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

body work generally rusty

both wiper blades torn

metal object in o/s rear tyre

n/s rear indicator lens damaged

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

saeveral acceptable chips in windscreen

slight play inj steering rack o/s end

Pass 23 Apr 2010 178,629 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating slightly

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

several chips in windscreen

signs of corrosion to both sides front wheel arches

Pass 17 Apr 2009 161,450 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 161,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear indicator lens cracked

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges

signs of corrosion to both front wheel arches

Pass 21 Apr 2008 141,447 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 141,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

glow plug light on

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

n/s headlamp lens cracked

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 10 May 2007 119,356 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excess travel in hand brake lever

n/s head lamp glass cracked

n/s inner c.v boot split

o/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,304 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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FH03 EJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH03 EJC, 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 FH03 EJC registered?

FH03 EJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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