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NU03 RLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,123 mi
Last recorded56,123 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 RLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

offside inner cv boot split

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,917 miles

o/s drive shaft inner gaiter split,both front brake disc need to be replaced soon

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,441 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,441 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,394 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 317,847 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 18,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 9,202 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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NU03 RLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU03 RLZ, 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 NU03 RLZ registered?

NU03 RLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is NU03 RLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 RLZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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