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MS03 CRA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,972 mi
Last recorded172,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS03 CRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 172,972 miles

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

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

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

front and rear disc pitted

front and rear inner sills has body filler on it

inner and outer sills has body filler on it can not be viwed covers on sills both sides two front jacking points has body filler on it

Pass 20 May 2021 169,424 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 17 May 2021 169,424 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Dec 2019 164,718 miles

brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s showing corrosion in places

n/s and o/s door bottoms showing corrosion

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

vehicle underside/body dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 22 Dec 2018 157,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 147,184 miles

aux drive belt deteriorating

both front brake discs wearing thin and uneven on inner face

handbrake travel high

n/s outer sill weakening

o/s outer sill weakening

slight weap around p/s pipes at o/s front lower of engine

Pass 1 Dec 2016 138,488 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable not returning

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 1 Dec 2016 138,488 miles

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

n/s/r parking brake cable not returning

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 1 Dec 2015 130,843 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit today

o/s/f approaching wear markers

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,071 miles

battery charging warning light on dash

front number plate starting to discolor

n/s/f inner cv gaiter starting to crack slightly on inner pleats

o/s/r suspension shock absorber dust cover corroded and dropped

rear number plate starting to delaminate discolor

slight exhaust blow on centre exhaust joint but front section part (starting to corrode slightly)

vehicle underside very slight dry and showing slight surface corrosion in places

Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,514 miles

Off side washert jet is insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2013 115,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Off side washert jet is insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded and needs attention

Pass 9 Mar 2011 99,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear section has been welded in the past and has a few small pin holes in it and the end is slightly corroded

n/s rear lamp cracked at top of lense and repaired at bottom of lense

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,686 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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MS03 CRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MS03 CRA, 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 MS03 CRA registered?

MS03 CRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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