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RE03 OJL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,026 mi
Last recorded188,026 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 188,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill very corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 188,020 miles

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and very corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill very corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 180,656 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 180,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 172,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 172,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 168,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 160,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 151,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 142,873 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 131,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,615 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 112,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 1 May 2008 91,862 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 91,858 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads low.

Offside and nearside wipers slightly split.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,119 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 OJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE03 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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