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GN03 VZH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,864 mi
Last recorded169,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 169,864 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 161,214 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 161,187 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outridger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outridger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 160,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 158,863 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,753 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 155,752 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 136,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 114,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2009 114,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 111,459 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 107,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,803 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,634 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 VZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 GN03 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

GN03 VZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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