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LT03 RVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,903 mi
Last recorded140,903 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 140,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mount worn

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mount worn

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 May 2014 113,320 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Fuel/fluid residue at offside of engine bay. Getting on to surrounding components.Heavy smell of fuel but no physical leak found.

Fail 2 May 2014 113,320 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

OSF lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated.

Fuel/fluid residue at offside of engine bay. Getting on to surrounding components.Heavy smell of fuel but no physical leak found.

Pass 3 May 2013 101,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted to NSF not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel residue at OSF inner wing and surrounding components.

Fail 3 May 2013 101,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted to NSF not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel residue at OSF inner wing and surrounding components.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,421 miles

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

Rear brake load compensator linkage stiff.

Heavy fuel residue at offside of engine bay and at OSF lower suspension components.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 91,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake load compensator linkage stiff.

Heavy fuel residue at offside of engine bay and at OSF lower suspension components.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,862 miles

Fluid residue at OSF subframe/engine sump area.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 78,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion/pitting at rear brake disc faces.

Engine oil level close to minimum.

Fluid residue at OSF subframe/engine sump area.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,803 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn out

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,968 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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LT03 RVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LT03 RVJ, 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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LT03 RVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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