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PX03 UUM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,728 mi
Last recorded161,728 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 UUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 161,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 161,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 155,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,719 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 144,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 139,314 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 139,314 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2009 131,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 123,902 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 123,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH INNER DRIVE BOOTS SPLIT

Pass 5 Apr 2007 117,302 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 116,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 88,057 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 88,028 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PX03 UUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PX03 UUM, 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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PX03 UUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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