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PX03 UVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,916 mi
Last recorded195,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 195,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 195,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 184,484 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 184,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 169,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 160,348 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 160,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 156,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 156,411 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 150,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 145,446 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 145,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 141,607 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 134,622 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 134,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 126,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 114,001 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 113,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,739 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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PX03 UVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PX03 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

PX03 UVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is PX03 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 UVL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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