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RX03 GXU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 96,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 96,812 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,985 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,814 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 74,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,653 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,188 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers split and is starting to smear the screan. advise replace

offside rear tyre perrishing and heavily cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,311 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 38,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,789 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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RX03 GXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

RX03 GXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is RX03 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 GXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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