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PX03 UVE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,696 mi
Last recorded121,696 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 UVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 121,688 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting back panel (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting back panel (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting back panel (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 118,643 miles

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

corrosion sills

Fail 21 Nov 2014 118,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion sills

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,395 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 111,921 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,993 miles

inner offside drive shaft gaiter spite †

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 UVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PX03 UVE, 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 PX03 UVE registered?

PX03 UVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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