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RY03 UBT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015
Pass 23 Apr 2014 108,081 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 107,959 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,278 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,035 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,026 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked - view to rear OK

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,337 miles

osf mirror damaged

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 UBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY03 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

RY03 UBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is RY03 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 UBT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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