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NV03 AEP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

63,806 mi
Last recorded63,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 AEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,806 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,789 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,329 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front outer brake pipes corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded both sides

both rear brake pipes corroded out of lsv

drivers seat damaged

front brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all coil springs corroded

both front outer brake pipes corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded both sides

both rear brake pipes corroded out of lsv

drivers seat damaged

front brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

brake pipes covered in grease

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,002 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,615 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,241 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,241 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,357 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,566 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 48,495 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,396 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,028 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,963 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slow speed on wipors inop

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,395 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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NV03 AEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NV03 AEP, 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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NV03 AEP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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