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FM03 GFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,455 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,009 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,009 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 77,192 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch x2 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 64,551 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,511 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 60,437 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake warring light on

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,497 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,727 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 44,723 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2012 41,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,208 miles

Advise:front brake pads low

Advise:o/s/r tyre has a nail in outer edge

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 21,183 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,463 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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FM03 GFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FM03 GFK, 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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FM03 GFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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