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WK03 FVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,728 mi
Last recorded90,728 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,705 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 88,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middal chassie to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front chip in windsreen

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 84,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,580 miles

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

Offside inner arm very slight play

o/s drivers wiper split but still clearing the screen

Fail 1 Mar 2016 73,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner arm very slight play

o/s drivers wiper split but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,096 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm mount prescribed area corroded

both rear wiper blades deteriorated

front jacking points corroded

nearside front out rigger corroded

nearside mirror glass broken

no reverse lights

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,595 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm mount prescribed area corroded

both rear wiper blades deteriorated

front jacking points corroded

nearside front out rigger corroded

nearside mirror glass broken

no reverse lights

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,091 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,558 miles

n/s/f headlight water ingress

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,387 miles

o/s-n/s rear brake discs scored/corroded

o/s-n/s wiper rubbers deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2011 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s-n/s rear brake discs scored/corroded

o/s-n/s wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,907 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 49,917 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 35,734 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIORATED

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NO PLATE DETERIORATED

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,481 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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WK03 FVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WK03 FVF, 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 WK03 FVF registered?

WK03 FVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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