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OV03 RYK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,017 mi
Last recorded162,017 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 162,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 155,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 149,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner seals and general chassis baddly corroded

osf headlamp water inside lense

rear shocks shrouds damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2020 145,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front chassis corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,701 miles

offside rear back panel corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,681 miles

offside front coil spring not seated

Fail 13 Jun 2018 134,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

offside front coil spring not seated

Pass 23 May 2017 126,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 120,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,460 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 109,460 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 101,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

glow plug light on

Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,108 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

glow plug light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 80,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Glow plug light on

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 80,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Glow plug light on

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 61,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,747 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 1 May 2008 49,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,135 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 RYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV03 RYK, 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 OV03 RYK registered?

OV03 RYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 RYK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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