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FX03 VNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,126 mi
Last recorded160,126 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 160,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 160,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sill riser (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise. (3.5.1g)

both main steel brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 131,593 miles

ADVISE Corrosion forming on rear chassis and floor areas close to rear suspension mounting points

Fail 5 Jan 2016 131,591 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)

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

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

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

ADVISE Corrosion forming on rear chassis and floor areas close to rear suspension mounting points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,100 miles

ADVISE corrosion forming on all rear chassis rails and close to rear suspension mounting areas

Fail 15 Oct 2014 117,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADVISE corrosion forming on all rear chassis rails and close to rear suspension mounting areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,769 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 104,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,144 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 73,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 60,790 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 55,454 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 55,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,630 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 38,030 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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FX03 VNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX03 VNZ, 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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FX03 VNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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