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P20 ESW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ESW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel arch taped

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under body and components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Under body and components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,660 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body not fully secure Both front wheel arches corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Off side front outer sill at step holed but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear X member slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body not fully secure Both front wheel arches corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Off side front outer sill at step holed but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear X member slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,438 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,438 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,418 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,418 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,490 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 89,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,222 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 87,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 82,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of osr lamp.

advise rear brake discs heavily pitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,691 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,066 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 43,066 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,883 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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P20 ESW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P20 ESW, 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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P20 ESW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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