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MC03 VMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,436 mi
Last recorded172,436 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 172,436 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill And inner sikll (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle chassy (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @ chassy (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted @ chassy (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

all discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,896 miles

N/s inner outer sills weak

O/s inner and outer will weak

Offside rear tyre low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 163,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 163,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 154,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 154,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 143,913 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.FRONT A/ROLLBAR BUSHES WORN/DETERIORATED.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 143,803 miles

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE 2mm. FRONT LOWER CHASSIS/CROSSMEMBER CORNER SECTIONS CORRODED.

PARK CABLES CORRODED/SLACK

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.FRONT A/ROLLBAR BUSHES WORN/DETERIORATED.

REAR CROSSMEMBER/VALANCE CORRODED.SPARE TYRE LOW TREAD.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 138,120 miles

SPARE TYRE 2mm. REAR COILS CORRODED. SILENCER MOUNTING NOT FITTED. PARK CABLE CORRODED.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 125,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 125,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 118,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,906 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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MC03 VMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC03 VMG, 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 MC03 VMG registered?

MC03 VMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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