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RX03 HEV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,010 mi
Last recorded178,010 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 HEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2021 178,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody surface rust

Fail 28 Mar 2021 178,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

vehicle underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2020 172,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 163,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 159,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 206,667 miles

Offside Front thin on inside

Pass 11 Mar 2015 199,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 190,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 180,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 170,635 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 170,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 153,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 126,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 126,466 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 109,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,710 miles

exhaust clamp on front end of silencer corroded

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall, not to cords

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 HEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

RX03 HEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is RX03 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 HEV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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