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RJ03 SVS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,107 mi
Last recorded204,107 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 204,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished and slight kerb damage

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 27 May 2016 201,642 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger split

corrosion around driver door sill

offside rear shock shroud damaged

Fail 17 May 2016 201,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet by strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet by strut mount (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust hanger split

corrosion around driver door sill

offside rear shock shroud damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 198,509 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is in a very poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2015 198,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre is in a very poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 194,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre is showing signs of age

Fail 14 Mar 2014 194,365 miles

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 Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre is showing signs of age

Pass 22 Jan 2013 190,732 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 190,732 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 186,880 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 181,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 178,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 175,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 173,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 165,698 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 115,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 115,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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RJ03 SVS 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 RJ03 SVS, 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 RJ03 SVS registered?

RJ03 SVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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