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VE03 NBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,020 mi
Last recorded172,020 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 172,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 172,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 165,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 153,194 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear corroded/poor

front brake discs corroded/worn on inner faces

front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear barke disc corroded

offside front seat belt damaged

offside rear sill corroding

rear brake load valve stiff

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes juddering

slight play at steering rack inner joints

steering rack damp at nearside

Fail 3 Jul 2012 153,194 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rear corroded/poor

front brake discs corroded/worn on inner faces

front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear barke disc corroded

offside front seat belt damaged

offside rear sill corroding

rear brake load valve stiff

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes juddering

slight play at steering rack inner joints

steering rack damp at nearside

Pass 5 Aug 2011 143,954 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 143,954 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 128,780 miles

slight split on outter edge of blade.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 114,986 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 114,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 99,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 75,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2007 75,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 54,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VE03 NBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 NBF registered?

VE03 NBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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