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VE03 LGW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

429,021 mi
Last recorded429,021 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 429,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 414,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 399,370 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 399,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 379,441 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 365,582 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 365,557 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside repair heavliy coated in underseal

Fail 11 Mar 2015 365,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 350,378 miles

CRACK DRIVER LOWER SCREEN

Pass 12 Feb 2014 338,836 miles

reccomend mirroe offside screen cracked lower offside.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 320,780 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 320,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 306,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 306,485 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 283,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 259,714 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 13 Jul 2011 231,216 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2011 208,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 208,022 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 177,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,714 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 151,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 139,911 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 139,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 112,055 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 112,010 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,226 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 78,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,408 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge[215/65/15h]

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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VE03 LGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE03 LGW, 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 VE03 LGW registered?

VE03 LGW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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