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VF03 GMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 94,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,647 miles

n/s/rear light lens slightly damaged.

rear brake effort slightly low for this type of vehicle.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 75,645 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/rear light lens slightly damaged.

rear brake effort slightly low for this type of vehicle.

Fail 20 Feb 2010 61,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,118 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,445 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,444 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES AGE CRACKED!!!

DRIVERS WINDOW FAULTY

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,273 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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VF03 GMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

VF03 GMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is VF03 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 GMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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