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SF03 NUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

309,611 mi
Last recorded309,611 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 NUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 309,611 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 309,381 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 307,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 287,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 287,236 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 283,177 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 268,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 256,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 246,346 miles

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 246,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 232,716 miles

rear hand brake slight uneven readings

steering noisy when checking steering system but not excessive play.possible inner tie rods or steering rack (gaitors need to be removed to check )

Fail 25 Feb 2017 232,340 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure head light internals (1.7.3)

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

rear hand brake slight uneven readings

steering noisy when checking steering system but not excessive play.possible inner tie rods or steering rack (gaitors need to be removed to check )

Pass 7 Mar 2016 222,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 222,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 207,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 192,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 175,273 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 175,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011
Fail 23 Aug 2011

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

Fail 14 Mar 2010 116,180 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight free play in offside steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2010 116,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight free play in offside steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,875 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 88,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,202 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 65,202 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,886 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 NUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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