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RL03 WUA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 WUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 158,459 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm play

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall deterioted

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

Rear slight underbody corrosion

advise hand brake travel excess

Fail 4 Dec 2015 158,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm play

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall deterioted

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

Rear slight underbody corrosion

advise hand brake travel excess

Pass 2 Dec 2014 153,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 146,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 136,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 129,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 31 Aug 2009 117,915 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 107,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,911 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread 2mm left.

slight wear in n/s/f steering rack drumstick.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,111 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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RL03 WUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RL03 WUA, 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 RL03 WUA registered?

RL03 WUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RL03 WUA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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