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RE03 AAV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,868 mi
Last recorded166,868 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 AAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 166,868 miles

Ns rear loading door outer handle is broken [door secure]

front no plate is in poor condition

ns front washer is poor

os front indicator outer cover is missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 152,227 miles

doors becoming corroded

exhaust security poor at centre support

front no plate cracked and in poor condition

nr rear brake pipe corroding

ns hand brake performance low

ns rear coil spring broken at extreme end

Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

doors becoming corroded

exhaust security poor at centre support

front no plate cracked and in poor condition

nr rear brake pipe corroding

ns hand brake performance low

ns rear coil spring broken at extreme end

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,393 miles

centre exhaust heat sheild brake/damaged

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2011 127,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust heat sheild brake/damaged

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre worn close to limit (2mm)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,312 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,482 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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RE03 AAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE03 AAV, 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 RE03 AAV registered?

RE03 AAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is RE03 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 AAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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