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FH03 UXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,320 mi
Last recorded126,320 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,320 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,287 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 119,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,745 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 92,741 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 85,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,817 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 63,906 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of ageing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,820 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 55,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 46,533 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 27,810 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,797 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 24,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 21,690 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 17,239 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 UXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

FH03 UXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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