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FP03 OZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,012 mi
Last recorded214,012 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 214,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 209,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal ant-slip provision missing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 209,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt excessively split (2.3.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pedal ant-slip provision missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 198,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 198,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 188,800 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 188,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 179,911 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 179,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 174,332 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre low

slight distortion to both dip beam patterns

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 May 2012 174,332 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre low

slight distortion to both dip beam patterns

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 May 2011 148,337 miles

offside droplink ball joint rubber split

wipers juddering

Fail 20 May 2011 148,337 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside droplink ball joint rubber split

wipers juddering

Pass 26 May 2010 128,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracking

both inner cv boots split and leaking grease

vacume pipe fouling lower steering u/j

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 May 2010 128,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracking

both inner cv boots split and leaking grease

vacume pipe fouling lower steering u/j

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 115,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 109,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 82,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,688 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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FP03 OZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FP03 OZU, 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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FP03 OZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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