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SW03 OYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Multi-colour Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,095 mi
Last recorded154,095 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 154,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 148,784 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,783 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 141,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 133,420 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 133,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 124,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 116,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 110,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 101,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,620 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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SW03 OYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW03 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

SW03 OYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is SW03 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 OYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW03 OYB have outstanding finance?

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