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OV03 XXD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,387 mi
Last recorded197,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 197,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2013 163,895 miles

Cut bare wires exposed by the rear N/S axle.

Front shock absorbers appear to be weak, this may be the result of heavy loading behind the rear axle. The O/S rear shock absorber appears to be less effective than the N/S rear.

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 163,895 miles

Cut bare wires exposed by the rear N/S axle.

Front shock absorbers appear to be weak, this may be the result of heavy loading behind the rear axle. The O/S rear shock absorber appears to be less effective than the N/S rear.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 139,542 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 120,697 miles

Offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 78,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 65,721 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,813 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 XXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

OV03 XXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is OV03 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 XXD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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