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NU03 RPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 RPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,503 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,503 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,661 miles

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

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

steering lock not working , vehicle fitted with immobiliser .

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

steering lock not working , vehicle fitted with immobiliser .

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,238 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2012 88,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight drag at n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,646 miles

slight drag at n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 87,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 60,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,828 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

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 RPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU03 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

NU03 RPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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