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RX03 GZW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

96,899 mi
Last recorded96,899 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,899 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 98,207 miles

Front wiper slight smearing

General underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2022 98,207 miles

Front wiper slight smearing

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,106 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,106 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly deterated (0.1 (b))

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body corroded near nearside rear forward suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in near side swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly deterated (0.1 (b))

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body corroded near nearside rear forward suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in near side swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,962 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,962 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 95,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,936 miles

both anti roll bar joints noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine emits blue smoke when revved up full throttle

Fail 21 Nov 2015 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine emits blue smoke when revved up full throttle

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,841 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,331 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,331 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,006 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,625 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 77,625 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 68,709 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake disc worn/pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2010 68,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake disc worn/pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,288 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly wheel alignment required

Parking brake travel requires attention

Fail 15 Apr 2008 46,288 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly wheel alignment required

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake travel requires attention

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,816 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 23,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GZW, 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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RX03 GZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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