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LD03 MGX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,179 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

signs of a diesel leak

Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 93,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,756 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad looks 95% worn, replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake performance poor on both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,751 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,734 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 20 Sep 2017 63,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,873 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,407 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,433 miles

front drive shaft inner gaitors split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,964 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,578 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,985 miles

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE NOISY,NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP BUSH NOISY WHEN TURNING

Pass 1 Jul 2005 9,342 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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LD03 MGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD03 MGX, 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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LD03 MGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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