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MF03 UAV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,885 mi
Last recorded160,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 160,885 miles

Front tyres getting cracked

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 153,535 miles

lower chassis surface corrosion

lower body panels surface cirrosion

Centre Front Lower bumper damaged

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 144,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 135,980 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 127,372 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,763 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,534 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,351 miles

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

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)

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 UAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UAV, 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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MF03 UAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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