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LX03 XWH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,956 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,264 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,254 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,653 miles

both headlight aims on lower limit

centre exhaust very rusty

damage to front no plate

damage to nearside front road wheel

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

grease around offside outer cv gaiter

offside rear brake pads wearing low

play in front anti roll bar mountings

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,653 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight aims on lower limit

centre exhaust very rusty

damage to front no plate

damage to nearside front road wheel

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

grease around offside outer cv gaiter

offside rear brake pads wearing low

play in front anti roll bar mountings

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight damage to drivers door hinges

Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,005 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight damage to drivers door hinges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,988 miles

ALL TYRES OUTER WALLS DAMAGED

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,579 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,663 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 XWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

LX03 XWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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