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FN03 JUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,795 mi
Last recorded107,795 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 107,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,996 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,996 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2014 100,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,726 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door mirror taped on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 89,822 miles

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

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

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

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

Tyre sidewalls scrubbed.

Fail 22 Apr 2011 89,822 miles

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Tyre sidewalls scrubbed.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,770 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,747 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 JUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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