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LX03 GXL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,094 mi
Last recorded66,094 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 66,094 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,609 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,802 miles

engine oil leaking frontal area

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f inner drive shaft joint weeping

rear index plate degraded

rear service brake slight imbalance n/s lazy

side sliding doors sticky

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Fail 19 Jun 2024 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaking frontal area

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f inner drive shaft joint weeping

rear index plate degraded

rear service brake slight imbalance n/s lazy

side sliding doors sticky

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 22 Jun 2023 63,428 miles

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

Rear (UNEVEN WEAR BRAKE PADS)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,504 miles

centre and rear exhaust and flange corroded

eng/oil leak evident

n/s/f inner cv joint plate weeping

n/s/r lamp cover holed

rear index plate backing faded

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2022 62,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust and flange corroded

eng/oil leak evident

n/s/f inner cv joint plate weeping

n/s/r lamp cover holed

rear index plate backing faded

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,427 miles

bonnet release cable adj required

fuel cap seal heavily perished

n/s/r lamp holed

rear brake discs corroded/pads worn to 6mm

rear index plate faded into figures/figures distorted

rear screenwash pipe leaking in tailgate

rear side doors external release sticking

rear tyres perished

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,134 miles

n/s/r lamp cover damaged

rear index plate faded

rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2020 60,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

n/s/r lamp cover damaged

rear index plate faded

rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,010 miles

erratic cold start idle

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r lamp cover broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear index plate faded

rear tyres perished

t/gate washer broken pipe in t/gate

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,983 miles

Offside Front tyre edges wearing thin (195/70/15c)

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

centre exhaust flange minor leak (corroded).

under trays .

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays

Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,482 miles

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

engine noisy -( possible water pump )

nail in offside front tyre

oil leaks

undertrays

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise, requires further investigation (possible pas pump)

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,655 miles

Nearside 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise, requires further investigation (possible pas pump)

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,760 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,581 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear door slide inoperative

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,010 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,258 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front bumper loose

Fail 2 Jul 2010 32,258 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front bumper loose

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,557 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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LX03 GXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX03 GXL, 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 LX03 GXL registered?

LX03 GXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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