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WJ03 MSU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,565 mi
Last recorded166,565 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 MSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 166,565 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Rear exhaust shielding insecure

Rear lamps in poor condition , but not showing white light to the rear

steering wheel worn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 166,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Rear exhaust shielding insecure

Rear lamps in poor condition , but not showing white light to the rear

steering wheel worn

Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,476 miles

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both door handles stiff

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in rack

Fail 14 Aug 2017 135,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

both door handles stiff

long handbrake

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in rack

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,488 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2015 112,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,140 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,355 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in front pads and discs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,156 miles

O/S/F, N/S/R tyres cut. No cords visible.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,674 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 47,394 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,098 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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WJ03 MSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 WJ03 MSU, 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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WJ03 MSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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