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NG03 FHB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,964 mi
Last recorded145,964 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,964 miles

N/S wiper blade starting to split

N/S/R lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 145,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 145,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuous welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Not continuous welding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 145,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cracked, dampness in lamp, on back of lens (1.7.5a)

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

Cable tie holding rear exhaust

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

Left hand rear lamp lens cracked

Left hand wiper starting to split

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 126,331 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 126,331 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 117,813 miles

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

inner + outer sill panels heavily corroded

rear chassis members corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,813 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner + outer sill panels heavily corroded

rear chassis members corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,921 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,025 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,073 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,115 miles

exhaust corroded

slight fluid leak from o/s front

Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,782 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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NG03 FHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NG03 FHB, 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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NG03 FHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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