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RF03 EKP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 EKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,321 miles

steering rack damp

surface rust underside

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,321 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

steering rack damp

surface rust underside

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,387 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 111,376 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)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,149 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,416 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 86,148 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 86,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,717 miles

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted on inner and outer faces

slight exhaust blow from centre section and rear pipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,681 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc heavily pitted on inner and outer faces

slight exhaust blow from centre section and rear pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,580 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Centre exhaust clamp corroded and thin

Front brake hoses heavily perished

Front wiper blades split

Nearside rear disc corroded and in poor condition

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Slight dampness to power steering rack

Fail 21 May 2010 69,238 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges

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

Offside rear brake hose perished

Slight dampness around power steering rack

Pass 21 May 2010 69,238 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges

Offside rear brake hose perished

Slight dampness around power steering rack

Fail 18 May 2009 56,008 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

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

Pass 18 May 2009 56,008 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Pass 20 May 2008 46,824 miles

Both front tyres low

Both front wiper blades split

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 37,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,118 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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RF03 EKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RF03 EKP, 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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RF03 EKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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