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MB03 AGO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,554 mi
Last recorded81,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 81,554 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested excessive leak of fluid from power steering/unable to run engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,443 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside front step corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,733 miles

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

Nearside front step/sill corroded but not excessively

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,901 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 78,901 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,390 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2018 77,382 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer sill corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front coil spring making contact with wheel and tyre

Pass 12 May 2017 75,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 75,170 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 75,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 71,170 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 71,170 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 69,188 miles

kerb damage to outer sideawall of o/s front tyre

n/s rear tyre very low on inner tread also close to exposing cords

rear crossmember corroded

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2015 69,188 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake travel

kerb damage to outer sideawall of o/s front tyre

n/s rear tyre very low on inner tread also close to exposing cords

rear crossmember corroded

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2014 65,605 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 59,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,602 miles

center exhaust box rusty

exhaust tail pipe poor

nearside front brake disc lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,873 miles
Fail 10 May 2010

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 35,572 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 35,572 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread on the inner edge 235/45/zr17

Pass 2 May 2007 31,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,238 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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MB03 AGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MB03 AGO, 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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MB03 AGO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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