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J903 ARC

2011 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,337 mi
Last recorded148,337 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito119,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,337 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 exhaust clamps missing but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 145,435 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

Fail 18 Mar 2025 145,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,870 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear diff mount rubber bushes cracking

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,693 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,678 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,336 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 90,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,097 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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J903 ARC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 J903 ARC, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J903 ARC registered?

J903 ARC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is J903 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J903 ARC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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