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VX03 KWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,744 mi
Last recorded151,744 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 151,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f wheel bent

rust blisters all over

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 24 May 2014 135,151 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large rust blisters on sills

Fail 20 May 2014 135,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large rust blisters on sills

Pass 14 Sep 2012 135,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on sills

rust blisters on sub fram mounts

Fail 26 Jun 2012 135,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake high

rear brake bake plates corroded

rear brake discs scruffy

rust blisters on sills and sub fram mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2011 125,003 miles

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

drive belt aged

n/s/f inner cv boot aged

n/s/f wheel damaged and slightly out of shape

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear brake dust covers corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 125,003 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drive belt aged

n/s/f inner cv boot aged

n/s/f wheel damaged and slightly out of shape

o/s/f inner cv boot split

rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake ballance on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,198 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 107,198 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 81,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 61,720 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,984 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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VX03 KWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VX03 KWG, 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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VX03 KWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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