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RY03 DOU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,760 mi
Last recorded170,760 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 170,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 170,760 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 162,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 155,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 151,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2013 151,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 144,567 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 144,567 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 131,960 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 131,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 120,362 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 120,321 miles

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

exhaust heat shiled loose

front wiper split

offside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 110,531 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 110,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 103,186 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 103,185 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2007 93,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,347 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 86,632 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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RY03 DOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RY03 DOU, 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 RY03 DOU registered?

RY03 DOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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