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GN03 SWK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,967 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,034 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,759 miles

Both rear outter sills damaged

Exhaust blow at rear box to centre pipe join

Exhaust blow at rear of rear box

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Part worn tyre fitted offside rear

Rear number plate characters fading but not likely to be misread

Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear outter sills damaged

Exhaust blow at rear box to centre pipe join

Exhaust blow at rear of rear box

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Rear number plate characters fading but not likely to be misread

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,980 miles

rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,112 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,851 miles

Oil leak

adsvise full brake inspection,offside rear inner brake pad friction material looks suspect.

chip to windscreen

nearside headlamp damaged

offside rear coil spring corroding

offside wiper blade deteriorating

power steering pipes and nearside front suspension arms damp with oil

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,838 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to nearside headlamp

front exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 25,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,102 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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GN03 SWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN03 SWK, 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 GN03 SWK registered?

GN03 SWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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