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ML03 URF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,352 mi
Last recorded145,352 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

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

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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 141,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,993 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 135,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 128,269 miles

battery incure

Fail 10 Sep 2012 128,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery incure

Fail 9 Sep 2011 121,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front inner constant velocity boot split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 121,683 miles

offside front inner constant velocity boot split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,717 miles

front exhaust mount rubber missing

offside front inner constant velocity boot split

Fail 26 Jul 2011 119,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust mount rubber missing

nearside front brake pads very low

offside front inner constant velocity boot split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 115,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 104,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,379 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,233 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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ML03 URF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

ML03 URF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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