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MF03 PYA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,044 mi
Last recorded185,044 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 185,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 182,019 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 182,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 179,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 175,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 158,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 128,581 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 127,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 105,161 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 105,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,416 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 79,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,324 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,438 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,438 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,083 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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MF03 PYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF03 PYA, 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 MF03 PYA registered?

MF03 PYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is MF03 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF03 PYA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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