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RV03 AAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,663 mi
Last recorded151,663 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 151,663 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 22 Mar 2018 151,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split

Pass 23 Mar 2017 148,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,762 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 140,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 123,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,626 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 110,626 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,564 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 80,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,269 miles

footbrake travel

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,267 miles

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

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

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,227 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,799 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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RV03 AAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV03 AAZ, 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 RV03 AAZ registered?

RV03 AAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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