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GK03 NPU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,115 mi
Last recorded112,115 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 112,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 112,115 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 110,261 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaitor slightly worn.

Fail 11 May 2020 110,261 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gaitor slightly worn.

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 109,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 107,824 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 107,824 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 106,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016

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

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 104,021 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 104,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 101,836 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,614 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,280 miles

slight cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,092 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

temporary support fitted to exhaust

Fail 14 Sep 2007 85,092 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear wiper u/s

temporary support fitted to echaust

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,333 miles

rear wiper defective

temp repair carried out to n/s rear lamp unit

Fail 15 Sep 2006 58,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper defective

temp repair carried out to n/s rear lamp unit

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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GK03 NPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK03 NPU, 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 GK03 NPU registered?

GK03 NPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is GK03 NPU safe to buy?

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