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PE03 TFA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 81,715 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 14 May 2022 79,831 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 79,831 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 77,290 miles

Nearside Rear corner slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear corner slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 71,836 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 71,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting - inner wheel arch and inner (under vehicle) sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust/fuel tank heat shield loose - not likely to fall off

no oil on dipstick prior to test - 1ltr added

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2017 70,018 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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,479 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,750 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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PE03 TFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE03 TFA, 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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PE03 TFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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