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VU03 OBW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,629 mi
Last recorded158,629 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 158,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 158,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens covered in condensation inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 156,021 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside and offside front jacking point areas corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion up between mounting point and inner sill but not excessive at this time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear service brake performance low, advise adjustment to rear load compensator

Slight corrosion to outer sill offside

Fail 15 May 2024 155,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Substantial corrosion around nearside rear suspension arm mounting point, integrity could be dangerously compromised (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside and offside front jacking point areas corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion up between mounting point and inner sill but not excessive at this time (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing flitch corroded outside prescribed area, advise repair

Rear service brake performance low, advise adjustment to rear load compensator

Slight corrosion to outer sill offside

Pass 18 May 2023 150,275 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 150,255 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 148,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 146,584 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 146,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 113,474 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 110,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 104,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 100,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 96,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,493 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,493 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,037 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 59,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU03 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

VU03 OBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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