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OV03 XXN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,047 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Front inner gaiter is ripped and not holding grease (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,010 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,487 miles

(strongly advise removeing weight from inside rear of van as rear springs are compressed and van looks overloaded)

handbrake did not lock up

n/s/f lower ball joint worn (advise replacement)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 74,487 miles

(strongly advise removeing weight from inside rear of van as rear springs are compressed and van looks overloaded)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake did not lock up

n/s/f lower ball joint worn (advise replacement)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,765 miles

exhaust heat sheld lose rattling on exhaust

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint have slight lift

n/s/f bumper lose

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,634 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust heat sheld lose rattling on exhaust

hand brake travel and hand brake leaver feels worn

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint have slight lift

n/s/f bumper lose

n/s/f inner brake pad looks low

n/s/r brake pads low o/s/r brake disc very corroded

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,204 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear outer brake pad getting low

offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner side wall - not throught to the cords

offside wiper blade slightly split

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,775 miles

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

front tyre treads getting low

middle exhaust joint corroed and blowing slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,842 miles

front exhaust joint corroding

rear brake discs rusty and offside rear brake pad low

slight movemnt in nearside front lower ball joint

very slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust joint corroding

rear brake discs rusty and offside rear brake pad low

slight movemnt in nearside front lower ball joint

very slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,492 miles

hand brake did not lock up

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play(advise replacement)

o/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 44,203 miles

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

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

wiper rubbers split

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,006 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 28,006 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

OV03 XXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for OV03 XXN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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