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FR03 CYA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 CYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 110,667 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,186 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 105,186 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pad (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,538 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 3 Jul 2015

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 10 Jun 2014 68,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,252 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS CRACKED & PERISHED

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,132 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 37,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,418 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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FR03 CYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 FR03 CYA, 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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What year was FR03 CYA registered?

FR03 CYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FR03 CYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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