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OY03 EJL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,178 mi
Last recorded196,178 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 196,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 191,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 188,640 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 178,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 178,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 177,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,084 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear shocker top corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Rear shocker top corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 150,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear shocker top corroded

Offside Rear shocker top corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 148,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S sills corroding.

Wheel arches and door bottoms corroding

Pass 15 May 2015 145,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 141,485 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 141,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

F/O/S roll bar link some play and boot split.

Loos shock absorber cover R/O/S.

R/O/S tyre has cut in side wall.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake pads close to limit.

Pass 8 May 2013 137,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 134,375 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 134,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 131,665 miles

Both drive shafts have inner boots torn.Front suspension roll bar bushes some play. Rear shockers have corroded cases..

Pass 6 May 2010 127,103 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 105,958 miles

both front flexi brake pipes splitting.

exhaust rear pipe jagged.

mid exhaust section blowing.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 94,087 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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OY03 EJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY03 EJL, 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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OY03 EJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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