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OV03 XXK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

256,265 mi
Last recorded256,265 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2016 256,265 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 256,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 244,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Transmission leaking fluid

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 238,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 219,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 200,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 180,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 163,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 163,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 143,388 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 125,530 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 98,184 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 75,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

spare tyre defective

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 XXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

OV03 XXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is OV03 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 XXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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