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RV03 YNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,555 mi
Last recorded128,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion in both outer sills

Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,685 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 110,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 105,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 100,327 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,739 miles

slight smoke emitted to rear

Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,739 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight smoke emitted to rear

Fail 12 Feb 2008 67,301 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,301 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,467 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 63,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,776 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 YNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

RV03 YNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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