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RV03 YNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,668 mi
Last recorded228,668 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 228,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has 2 nails in ()

Offside Rear Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 228,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded front corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill under drivers step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has 2 nails in ()

Offside Rear Rear lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 220,206 miles

rear lenses damaged

warter in headlights

Fail 9 Mar 2017 220,206 miles

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

rear lenses damaged

warter in headlights

Pass 14 Mar 2016 217,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 217,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner joint (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner drop sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 215,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 215,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 201,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 194,160 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 194,133 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 179,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 168,906 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 168,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 168,218 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 141,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

STRONG ADVICE = nsr tyre unevenly worn on edges+ flat spots & out of shape /

osr tyre bald on inner edge/osr seat-belt fraying/play in steering rack/front brake hoses perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,542 miles

STRONG ADVICE = nsr tyre unevenly worn on edges+ flat spots & out of shape /

osr tyre bald on inner edge/osr seat-belt fraying/play in steering rack/front brake hoses perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,364 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 83,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

handbrake low on performance

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 YNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNJ, 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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RV03 YNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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