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SO03 XUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 XUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 118,347 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outriggers (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bumper to chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not checked and headlight badly condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outrigger in the priscribed area (5.2.6)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer cv gaitor deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler box section badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,034 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rea shocker dust covers missing

front brake discs worn/scored/pitted

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs worn/scored/pitted

slight condensation in both headlamps

Fail 27 Feb 2013 112,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rea shocker dust covers missing

front brake discs worn/scored/pitted

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs worn/scored/pitted

slight condensation in both headlamps

Pass 27 Dec 2011 109,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 109,482 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 104,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 91,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,088 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp missing

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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SO03 XUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 SO03 XUG, 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 SO03 XUG registered?

SO03 XUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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