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RE03 OJM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,887 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 120,885 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,813 miles

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis sills and suspension components

nearside front strut top bearing stiff

rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded in pipe clips

Fail 24 Oct 2015 114,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis sills and suspension components

nearside front strut top bearing stiff

rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded in pipe clips

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,824 miles

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

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

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

offside front indicator lense missing

offside side repeater lense missing

Fail 6 Nov 2014 105,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lense missing

offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,597 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,212 miles

Offside rear brake disc outer face corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake disc outer face corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,576 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 73,685 miles

Offside Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,724 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,048 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,482 miles

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

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

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

travel on handbrake.

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 OJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

RE03 OJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RE03 OJM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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