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SJ03 UGB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,999 mi
Last recorded184,999 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 184,999 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2021 184,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 184,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 183,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened nearest rear of vehicle (5.2.2a)

excessive corrosion at both front jacking points/ inner sills outwith prescribed areas

Pass 23 Mar 2016 173,033 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm/rack

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

Nearside side loading door not opening

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

no rear passenger seats fitted

windscreen cracked outside the swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2015 159,200 miles

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

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

Slight damage to rear tyres

Fail 27 Mar 2015 159,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Slight damage to rear tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2014 141,512 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall. no cord showing

vehicle has surface corrosion but is still solid

Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,512 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in sidewall. no cord showing

vehicle has surface corrosion but is still solid

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,458 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 120,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 108,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 137,510 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet slam panel corroded

condition of all brake discs

osf inner cv boot split

osr lamp unit cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2011 137,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet slam panel corroded

condition of all brake discs

osf inner cv boot split

osr lamp unit cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2010 137,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 187,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS WORN.

ADVISE BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND PITTED.

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

Pass 26 May 2009 129,921 miles

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

n/s number plate bulb dull

Fail 12 May 2009 129,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

n/s number plate bulb dull

Pass 25 Mar 2008 117,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 117,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 95,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 95,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,203 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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SJ03 UGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SJ03 UGB, 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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SJ03 UGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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