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GX03 EVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

297,786 mi
Last recorded297,786 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 EVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 297,786 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both outer & inner sill's

corrosion to rear outer wheel arche's & inner

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front headlamp damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2012 297,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both outer & inner sill's

corrosion to rear outer wheel arche's & inner

main beam tell tale not working

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front headlamp damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 279,782 miles

Both inner c.v. boots split.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 279,554 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both inner c.v. boots split.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 257,892 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 257,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 245,658 miles

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

both driveshaft inner boots split

offside headlamp cracked

offside repeater lamp faded

Fail 28 May 2009 245,658 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both driveshaft inner boots split

offside headlamp cracked

offside repeater lamp faded

Pass 5 Dec 2008 235,052 miles

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

exhaust vibrates

o/s headlamp cracked

parking brake could be better

Fail 3 Dec 2008 235,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust vibrates

o/s headlamp cracked

parking brake could be better

Pass 28 May 2008 222,845 miles

'knock' in steering

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust squeaky

o/s headlamp cracked

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear wiper ineffective

Fail 28 May 2008 222,845 miles

'knock' in steering

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust squeaky

o/s headlamp cracked

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear wiper ineffective

Pass 5 Dec 2007 210,371 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 210,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

offside driveshaft inner boot split

perish marks in nearside rear tyre walls

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

reserve travel of parking brake could be better

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 21 May 2007 197,488 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2007 197,488 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

slight inbalance of front brakes

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2006 182,992 miles

both middle seats, seat belts and nearside rear seat belt have slight fraying on edges

nearside handbrake could be better suspect caliper faulty

requires three off seat belt running trims

Fail 30 Nov 2006 182,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both middle seats, seat belts and nearside rear seat belt have slight fraying on edges

nearside handbrake could be better suspect caliper faulty

requires three off seat belt running trims

Pass 24 May 2006 157,410 miles

All rear seat belts frayed

Front pipe exhaust rubber weak

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2005 139,773 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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GX03 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GX03 EVF, 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 GX03 EVF registered?

GX03 EVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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