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SW03 OYP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

233,048 mi
Last recorded233,048 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 233,048 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps have condensation

both wipers are worn. advise replacement

o/s/r lamp lense is cracked & repaired with tape

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2014 233,038 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s headlamp has condensation

o/s headlamp has poor image on dipped beam

o/s wiper is worn

o/s/r lamp lense is cracked

surface corrorsion under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2013 229,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 229,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 207,601 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 207,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 198,676 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 193,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 180,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 166,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 166,525 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 147,415 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 OYP 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 69.2%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

SW03 OYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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