MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
273,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door sharp edge (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x4 (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door sharp edge (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and indicator (1.7.5c)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member by towbar (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perrishing on outer wall
Offside headlight cracked
alot of corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlight cracked
Oil leak ()
alot of corrotion under vehicle
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing insecure (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlight cracked
Oil leak ()
alot of corrotion under vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring is corroded (3.4.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring is corroded (3.4.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
both sills corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All wheels pertude outside of wheel arches
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML03 VWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VWS, 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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ML03 VWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2003.
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