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RV03 YNS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 YNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front sills corroded + underbody corrosion

glow plug light on

Pass 9 May 2022 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,157 miles

exhaust rubber missing

inner sills corroded both sides

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 118,115 miles

both sills rusted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 118,115 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both sills rusted

Pass 2 May 2019 115,214 miles

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

both under-sills corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 115,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both under-sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 106,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,744 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 97,744 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,937 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

ds door corroded

nsr sliding door stiff

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 12 Mar 2015 91,937 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

ds door corroded

nsr sliding door stiff

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

slightdamage n/s/r lens

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,585 miles

o/s/r brake hose twisted slightly

wipers split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,699 miles

knocking noise from nsf

nsf tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,448 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 27,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,171 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside front flexibe hose running tight to strut on lock

Pass 9 Mar 2006 11,350 miles

offside front flexibe hose running tight to strut on lock

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 YNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RV03 YNS, 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 YNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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