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SL03 DYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

209,589 mi
Last recorded209,589 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 DYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 209,589 miles

condition of windscreen borderline

corrosion on all brake disc s

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on o/s floor to sill borderline

corrosion on wheel arches

operation of eye level stop

underside corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 209,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on n/s & o/s outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s undersills

Pass 19 Feb 2018 207,875 miles

corrosion on n/s & o/s floors to sills borderline

corrosion on n/s & o/s sills borderline

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f outer wings

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

o/s mirror case insecure

wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Oct 2016 207,034 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion Near Side and Off Side floor to sills and undersills

corrosion both outer sills and step sills

corrosion ob both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion offside rear brake discs

corrosion on all chassis and out riggers

damage to offside rear light lens

segments of eye level stop light

Pass 21 Aug 2015 207,000 miles

eye level stop light

headlamp lense chipped n/s/f

n/s/f and o/s/f sill corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f wing indicators fading

o/s/r light lense repair

under body corrosion

zone b damage

Pass 28 Aug 2014 205,253 miles

corrosion and heavy underseal on both undersills and sills BORDERLINE

corrosion off side front brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion off side rear brake discs

eye level stop light

near side hand brake effort BORDERLINE

off side rear foot brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2013 196,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 196,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 184,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 172,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 160,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 148,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 136,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 127,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 105,500 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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SL03 DYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL03 DYV, 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 SL03 DYV registered?

SL03 DYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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