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PY03 OBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,169 mi
Last recorded195,169 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 195,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 192,645 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 192,618 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 186,439 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 178,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 168,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 162,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 147,082 miles

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

o/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,977 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 116,278 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 116,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 90,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,527 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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PY03 OBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PY03 OBF, 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 PY03 OBF registered?

PY03 OBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is PY03 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY03 OBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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