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VF03 GMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,331 mi
Last recorded85,331 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 GMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 85,331 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside sill corroded not within 30cm

glow plug light on

underside corroded

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,594 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,872 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,872 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2014 55,172 miles

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

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

both rear brake performances are slightly low

moisture in both front head light lenses

the rear tyres walls are starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,172 miles

both rear brake performances are slightly low

moisture in both front head light lenses

the rear tyres walls are starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,113 miles

Both front headlights condensated

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front top shock mount noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,103 miles

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

Both front headlights condensated

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside sill damaged

Offside front top shock mount noisey

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2010 27,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,187 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 8,187 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.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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VF03 GMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VF03 GMU, 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 VF03 GMU registered?

VF03 GMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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