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RF03 WXY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,408 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 124,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 46 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 46 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 91,854 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,854 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE INER DRIVE SHAFTS INER GATTER SPLIT

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

OFF SIDE DOOR MORROR GLASS CRAKED

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,993 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE INER DRIVE SHAFTS INER GATTER SPLIT

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

OFF SIDE DOOR MORROR GLASS CRAKED

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,264 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,252 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2006 25,342 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 WXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF03 WXY, 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 RF03 WXY registered?

RF03 WXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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The MOT history for RF03 WXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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