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OV03 RYA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,858 mi
Last recorded161,858 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 161,858 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,790 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit broth side front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 152,766 miles

Electrical wiring insecure positive side of battery loose (1.9.2a)

Front brake caliper leaking nearside and offside very wet with brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master very wet?? (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer link bush (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion flitch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drift shaft knocks slightly on rotation??

Rear brake calipers damp with brake fluid

Pass 1 May 2015 141,731 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,082 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 122,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 113,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,712 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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OV03 RYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OV03 RYA, 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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OV03 RYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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