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RV03 AZR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,332 mi
Last recorded107,332 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 AZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door handle damaged, but not affecting its operation

vehicle has general slight body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 106,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 106,135 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s n/s inner front wings corroded

slight damp n/s headlight

surface corrosion o/s n/s bodywork,front,rear suspension,shockers,o/s n/s rear chassis,rear crossmember,inner and outer sills,rear springs

windscreen washer switch wearing

Fail 26 Sep 2017 105,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s n/s inner front wings corroded

slight damp n/s headlight

surface corrosion o/s n/s bodywork,front,rear suspension,shockers,o/s n/s rear chassis,rear crossmember,inner and outer sills,rear springs

Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,344 miles

Chip in screen

Damp in n/s/f headlamp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion front subframe,and mounts,

surface corrosion front,rear chassis,inner front wings,outer sills,rear crossmember and springs

Fail 29 Sep 2016 100,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in screen

Damp in n/s/f headlamp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion front subframe,and mounts,

surface corrosion front,rear chassis,inner front wings,outer sills,rear crossmember and springs

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion o/s n/s bodywork,front,rear suspension,rear crossmember,rear springs

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,inner front arches,outer sills

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion o/s n/s bodywork,front,rear suspension,rear crossmember,rear springs

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,inner front arches,outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,026 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s front subframe mounts,rear chassis,rear crossmembers,rear suspension,rear floor

Fail 2 Sep 2014 91,026 miles

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

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

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

front discs wearing

surface corrosion o/s n/s front subframe mounts,rear chassis,rear crossmembers,rear suspension,rear floor

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,441 miles

o/s door handle missing

surface corrosion rear chassis,rear crossmember,rear suspension,

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,541 miles

slight damage outer sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear chassis,rear discs

Fail 5 Sep 2012 81,541 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage outer sills

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear chassis,rear discs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,047 miles

front,rear discs wearing

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,047 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

exshaust headshield insecure

front,rear discs wearing

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,552 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 65,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,254 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine missfiring

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 32,673 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 25,704 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 AZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

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