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NA03 VHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 94,851 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front unable to inspect seatbelt due to child safety seat.

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is not extra load.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,605 miles

general corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,605 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking near tank (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,923 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,923 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 83,156 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise slight noise on offside front bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,293 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,205 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,260 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable partialy siezed

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NA03 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NA03 VHL, 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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NA03 VHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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