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FV03 UOM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 UOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,300 miles

Fuel filler neck cover plate corroded & holed

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in places corroded & holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Panel corroded & holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 99,300 miles

Horn not working And missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck cover plate corroded & holed

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in places corroded & holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Panel corroded & holled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,828 miles

advised nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking up.

advised petrol tank metal cover starting to deteriorate .

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,826 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

advised nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking up.

advised petrol tank metal cover starting to deteriorate .

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,243 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 85,235 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/ out rigger (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/ out rigger (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,874 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front jacking points corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

stone damage to nearside headlamp

stone damage to windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,236 miles

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

stone damage to nearside headlamp

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 40,736 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,557 miles

o/s mirror glass broken

Fail 11 May 2009 34,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s mirror glass broken

Pass 15 May 2008 30,806 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 30,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,237 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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FV03 UOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FV03 UOM, 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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FV03 UOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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