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FH03 UYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 125,141 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 125,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 119,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,061 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 113,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 113,038 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,801 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,797 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

rear number plate cracked & deteriating.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded.

rear number plate cracked & deteriating.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,418 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,228 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 25,282 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 UYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYC, 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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FH03 UYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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