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RD03 AAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of O/s undersill is starting to rust. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,498 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Glow plug lamp illuminated.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C.V gaiter leaking grease.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Affected ferrules marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 6 Apr 2020 92,077 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Affected pipes marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Fail 2 Apr 2020 92,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General under-body corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Affected pipes marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,352 miles

Front brake disc corroded and scored on inner faces

Moisture in both headlight lenses

Play in offside front anti roll bar D bush

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar D bush

Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front brake disc corroded and scored on inner faces

Moisture in both headlight lenses

Play in offside front anti roll bar D bush

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar D bush

Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,765 miles

condensation in headlamps

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

front number plate deteriating

n/s handbrake performance low

wiper blades split and smearing screen

Fail 12 Apr 2018 88,765 miles

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

condensation in headlamps

corrosion to brake discs

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

front number plate deteriating

n/s handbrake performance low

wiper blades split and smearing screen

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,045 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,045 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,618 miles

ALL ROAD TYRES PERISHING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

ALL ROAD TYRES PERISHING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,875 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing on outside walls

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,519 miles

both front tyres outter side wall perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,519 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres outter side wall perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,808 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,123 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 68,123 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,084 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,739 miles

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

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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RD03 AAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RD03 AAN, 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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RD03 AAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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