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SW03 FLC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,521 mi
Last recorded114,521 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 114,521 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2015 109,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 109,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,316 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 105,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,336 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes rusty

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2012 101,331 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s and n/s front brake pipes rusty

o/s and n/s rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both inner drive shaft boots insecure

chassis at rear corroded but not weakened

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,016 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chassis in general corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,505 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,504 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,517 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 76,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 69,722 miles

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

slight dampness at steering rack

Fail 14 May 2007 69,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight dampness at steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 52,993 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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SW03 FLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW03 FLC, 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 SW03 FLC registered?

SW03 FLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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