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MK03 UAM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,776 mi
Last recorded102,776 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 102,776 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

heavley welded and some rust on munder body

Pass 13 Jun 2024 102,506 miles

(all underbody brake pipes and components undersealed)

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,186 miles

all under body undersealed including all brake pipes and components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,646 miles

rear foot brake near limit

surface rust on underbody advise compleat underseal coating

Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,068 miles

Corrosion and rust hole in offside rear body behind lower bumper.

Corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills.

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody corroding in patches.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 89,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion and rust hole in offside rear body behind lower bumper.

Corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outer sills.

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody corroding in patches.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,252 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,577 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,557 miles

Offside 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 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,396 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,113 miles

Both wiper blades just starting to split at ends but clear the screen adequately.

Rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,873 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,806 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 9,806 miles

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

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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MK03 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK03 UAM, 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 MK03 UAM registered?

MK03 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is MK03 UAM safe to buy?

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