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FX03 VUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,862 mi
Last recorded201,862 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 201,862 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 187,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 21 Sep 2010 187,114 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 170,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s door mirror broken.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 159,113 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 159,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 130,874 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 130,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 92,839 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 VUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUJ, 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 FX03 VUJ registered?

FX03 VUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FX03 VUJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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