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RV03 YNW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,760 mi
Last recorded211,760 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 211,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 196,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 181,601 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 181,601 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

n/s inner CV boot split

rear fog lamp not tested

park-brake lever has excessive travel

Pass 26 Feb 2008 162,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,091 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,091 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 97,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 YNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV03 YNW registered?

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

Is RV03 YNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 YNW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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