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OV03 RYT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,187 mi
Last recorded201,187 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 RYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 201,187 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

sills corroded/chasis corroded/exhaust corroded/ubcc

Pass 9 Feb 2015 188,245 miles

9 o/s/f light lense has slight crack, o/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated, n/s/r light lense slightly cracked, o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured, front registration plate slightly deteriorated,both sides front wishbone bushes slightly deteriotaed

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

vehicle underbody covered with sealant not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2013 187,362 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 187,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 180,610 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 180,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 172,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner gaiter split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 172,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner gaiter split

Pass 24 May 2010 162,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 141,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 141,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlight cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 122,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 122,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 102,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 102,259 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 78,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 78,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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 RYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OV03 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

OV03 RYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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