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SF03 LHP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,990 mi
Last recorded188,990 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 188,990 miles

Central Front corrosion to front

Central Rear corrosion to rear

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2017 179,141 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lenz cracked and small hole

Offside Rear lamp lenz cracked

Oil leak ()

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

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

vehicle in a corrosive condition through out

Fail 31 Mar 2017 179,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned hanging out (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper hanging off (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear indicator lenz cracked and small hole

Offside Rear lamp lenz cracked

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear bumper trim loose

vehicle in a corrosive condition through out

Pass 1 Apr 2016 169,954 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in glass (8.1.2a)

high handbrake travel

oil leak

vehicle in a corrosive condition throughout

Fail 1 Apr 2016 169,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view crack in glass (8.1.2a)

high handbrake travel

vehicle in a corrosive condition throughout

very bad oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,128 miles

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

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

oil; leak on engine

Fail 1 Aug 2014 153,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

oil; leak on engine

Pass 18 Jul 2013 142,225 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 140,589 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 140,501 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

engine mounting worne to exess

Pass 26 Jul 2011 136,200 miles

check rear brakes

Fail 22 Jul 2011 136,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

check rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 131,695 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

lower engine mounting collapsed due to diesel contamination

Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 122,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 114,409 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 114,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

0/s/r tail lamp cracked

front disc warp

Pass 10 Apr 2007 101,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,268 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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SF03 LHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF03 LHP, 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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SF03 LHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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