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MP03 FOF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,243 miles

passenger front inner cv boot deteriorating,slight judder passenger rear brake

sills-inner sills-underbody-suspension components-front chassis-brake pipes rusting,oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,235 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

passenger front inner cv boot deteriorating,slight judder passenger rear brake

sills-inner sills-underbody-suspension components-front chassis-brake pipes rusting,oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,457 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 95,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,641 miles

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

Corrosion under car

Fail 31 Jul 2012 93,639 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion under car

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

hand brake travel

n/s/f coil croded

power steering pipes slightly croded

rear disks worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel

n/s/f coil croded

power steering pipes slightly croded

rear disks worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,543 miles

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

rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,543 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,601 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 67,601 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes imbalance 51%

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,541 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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MP03 FOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MP03 FOF, 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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MP03 FOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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