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RE03 AAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,301 mi
Last recorded149,301 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 149,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

vehicle structure corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2012 137,800 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 119,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seatbelt removed

front discs worn

gear lever sfiff lots of play gear box end

Fail 4 Feb 2011 119,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre seatbelt removed

front discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 108,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 108,500 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 100,212 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both mirrors secured with tape

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both mirrors secured with tape

Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,046 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 88,046 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,348 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 AAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE03 AAZ, 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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RE03 AAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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