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MA03 OTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,193 mi
Last recorded210,193 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 OTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 210,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,215 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 121,209 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 119,350 miles

front brake discs rusting power steering pipes rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2009 116,616 miles

all brake discs badly rusted

slight rusting on chassis and suspension

Fail 14 Nov 2009 116,616 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

all brake discs badly rusted

slight rusting on chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,127 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 236,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight handbrake travel/advise inspection/adjustment

slight knocking noise from n/s/front suspension

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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MA03 OTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA03 OTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA03 OTK registered?

MA03 OTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is MA03 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 OTK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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