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SW03 OYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Multi-colour Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

236,862 mi
Last recorded236,862 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 236,862 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 236,841 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 224,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 224,348 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage window (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear inner sill corroded outside the perscribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2014 204,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear seat, one lower seat clamp missing. seat belt mountings are not part of the seat.

off side and near side rear brake back plates corroded

off side inner and outer sill area.s slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 204,826 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner and outer sill area,s corroded

near side rear , one seat locker missing

off side and near side rear brake back plates corroede

Pass 17 Jul 2013 190,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 174,050 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 150,730 miles

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

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

near side inner cv boot cracked

near side rear reflector in poor condition

rear numberplate light covers damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,565 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight stiffnes in upper front strut bearings?

Fail 19 Jul 2010 122,563 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight stiffnes in upper front strut bearings?

Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,414 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 85,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,621 miles

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,207 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for SW03 OYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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