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SL03 VFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,750 miles

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

all 4 brake discs

vehicle is in an advaced state off corrossio there is various holes outwith prescribed areas various chassis parts soft

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,204 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 89,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,920 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,572 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,080 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 74,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

reer seets not secured in vehicle

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 VFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

SL03 VFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is SL03 VFN safe to buy?

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