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FX03 VRC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

255,118 mi
Last recorded255,118 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 255,118 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger is slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills and inner sills are slightly corroded

rear cross member is corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 28 Nov 2018 255,118 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front outrigger is slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside sills and inner sills are slightly corroded

rear cross member is corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jan 2018 245,981 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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)

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 245,980 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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)

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 236,623 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded but not near mounting point

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 236,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded but not near mounting point

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 224,713 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 224,713 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 212,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 212,296 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 198,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 198,845 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 183,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake discs rusted

Fail 17 Dec 2012 183,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake discs rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 167,317 miles

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

steel wheel fitted o/s/r

Fail 13 Dec 2011 167,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

steel wheel fitted o/s/r

Pass 24 Jan 2011 149,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 130,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 130,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,515 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 109,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 82,819 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 82,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,020 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 VRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FX03 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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