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LX03 XWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,473 mi
Last recorded111,473 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,473 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2026 111,465 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength w / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength w / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,438 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 109,438 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 108,479 miles

Front Passenger seat base has light corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 107,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 107,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,536 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,913 miles

Hand brake lever travel is high.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,913 miles

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

Hand brake lever travel is high.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,971 miles

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

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

corrosion offside outer sill

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

nearside rear road wheel damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 69,691 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 26 May 2015 69,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 27 May 2014 67,923 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear road wheel damaged(only just meeting mot pass)

offside front tyre worn/worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 67,923 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear road wheel damaged(only just meeting mot pass)

offside front tyre worn/worn inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 65,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

offside front tyre worn

slight uneven service brake application between rears

weak headlight aim pattern offside front

Fail 14 May 2013 65,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

offside front tyre worn

slight uneven service brake application between rears

weak headlight aim pattern offside front

Pass 22 May 2012 63,960 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,375 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

front brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

spare tyre defective

weak headlight aim patterns both front headlights

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,375 miles

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

corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

front brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

spare tyre defective

weak headlight aim patterns both front headlights

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,964 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake discs discoloured

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

spare tyre damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake discs discoloured

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover split

spare tyre damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,062 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,792 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,793 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 XWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX03 XWR, 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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LX03 XWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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