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FN03 JUF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,272 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 98,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,869 miles

cv gaiters deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,921 miles

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

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

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

outersills corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

outersills corroded but not within prescribed areas

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,749 miles

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

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)

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

outersills corroding

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wear in front anti-roll bar d-bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

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

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

outersills corroding

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wear in front anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,425 miles

outersills corroding

slight wear in o/s steering joint

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wiper blades deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

outersills corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,256 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

outersills corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,256 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

outersills corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,376 miles

rear brake discs pitted

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,798 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,607 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

o/s/f and n/s/f flexible brake hoses deteriorating

slight cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

slight play in steering joinnts

wipers deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs and pads wearing low

o/s/f and n/s/f flexible brake hoses deteriorating

slight cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

slight play in steering joinnts

wipers deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,454 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 26,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,262 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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FN03 JUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN03 JUF, 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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FN03 JUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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