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MP03 FZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,322 mi
Last recorded132,322 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 122,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose rubbed on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 122,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose rubbed on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 113,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,115 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroded

chassis corroded

under body corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,063 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides, inner and outer sills and outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Offside and nearside inner wings incorrectly repaired with body filler etc and corroded to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front crossmember has bolts missing and loose

Rear discs badly corroded.

Rear valence inner and outer holed and corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 101,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 90,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,434 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,350 miles

n/s/r tyre tread damage [no visible ply/cords]

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,346 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres showing heavy inner edge wear

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops adrift

n/s/r tyre tread damage [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 46,400 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 40,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning wiring adrift

Fail 19 May 2008 40,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning wiring adrift

Pass 16 May 2007 30,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,975 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 FZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MP03 FZJ, 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 FZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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