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ML03 GGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,842 mi
Last recorded170,842 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 170,842 miles

Nearside front sill corroded

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 169,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 159,650 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 159,650 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 137,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside headlamp image poor

park brake efficiency lo

Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,246 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 123,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,900 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,900 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 57,042 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,487 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 54,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,883 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 43,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ML03 GGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow 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 ML03 GGJ, 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 ML03 GGJ registered?

ML03 GGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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