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L2 FLU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,258 mi
Last recorded146,258 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 FLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 146,258 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 146,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,057 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,996 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Middle outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,261 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 122,499 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 114,226 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 114,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 107,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 104,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,288 miles

offside wiper has small split in ruber

Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,205 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,959 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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L2 FLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 L2 FLU, 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 L2 FLU registered?

L2 FLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is L2 FLU safe to buy?

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