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VU03 OBG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 OBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 155,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired middle inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,323 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber corroding

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play front anti roll bar "d bushes"

Fail 28 Mar 2019 142,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shockabsorber corroding

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,361 miles

Front Inner sills rusty

Inner sills rusty

Rear Outer sills rusty

Rear discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Inner sills rusty

Inner sills rusty

Rear Outer sills rusty

Rear discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,240 miles

Offside Front sill rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2016 122,240 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front sill rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,582 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight blow at front to middle joint

Fail 24 Mar 2014 100,582 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight blow at front to middle joint

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,427 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,719 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,056 miles

front discs wearing

off side inner C/V boot split

Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,579 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

crack in rear end plate of silencer

front discs wearing

off side inner C/V boot split

off side rear foot and hand brake readings lower than normal /hand brake only just passed at minimum reading of 16%

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,316 miles

near side front outer brake pad getting low

rear end of silencer starting to crack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,834 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 29,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs badly worn

rear brake discs worn

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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VU03 OBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VU03 OBG, 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 VU03 OBG registered?

VU03 OBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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