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NG03 FFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,587 mi
Last recorded182,587 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 182,587 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 182,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 179,480 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 179,480 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 178,657 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 178,657 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 174,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 170,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 169,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 1st and 2nd outrigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 163,534 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 163,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 157,409 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2015 150,410 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 146,188 miles

all braked pipes greased

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 1 Feb 2013 142,282 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Feb 2012 137,399 miles

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

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

play in offside and nearside inner steering rack ends

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2012 137,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside and nearside inner steering rack ends

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 132,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 126,663 miles

exhaust corroded

front+rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 119,134 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTS

Fail 9 Feb 2009 119,134 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 108,706 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 108,696 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 108,686 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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NG03 FFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NG03 FFJ, 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 NG03 FFJ registered?

NG03 FFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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