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RX03 GXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,400 mi
Last recorded182,400 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 182,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe bolt missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm inner an d outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 175,090 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front wheel arch edges corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside - inner and outer sills corroding

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 162,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 162,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 141,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,428 miles

Light scratch to lower screen.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 107,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Light scratch to lower screen.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,569 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 63,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,432 miles

Front brake discs look old and and showing small cracks.

Near side rear tyre starting to lift.

rear brake discs look old.

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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RX03 GXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX03 GXP, 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 RX03 GXP registered?

RX03 GXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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