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VF03 YCL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,896 mi
Last recorded156,896 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 156,896 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 156,896 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 150,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

small holes n/s and o/s sills

Fail 2 Feb 2018 150,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

small holes n/s and o/s sills

Pass 21 Feb 2017 142,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 133,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,038 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 115,880 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,805 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2012 93,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,971 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,020 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 YCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VF03 YCL, 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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VF03 YCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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