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WK03 FVR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,650 mi
Last recorded139,650 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 FVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 139,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

A little brake judder

Corrosion in sills and side panels

Hazard light switch intermittently temperamental

Offside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars and starting to crack in tread

Parking brake just met minimum requirements

Slight play nearside front roll bar link

Fail 13 Jul 2016 139,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

A little judder on all brakes

Offside rear tyre worn to wear indicator bars and starting to crack in tread

Slight wear/play in nearside front roll bar end link

Pass 6 May 2014 129,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absoorber outer casings corroded.

engine managment light on

moderate play inm both rack/ends.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges,also worn close to minimum limits.

underside and bodywork has heavy surface corroded.

Fail 6 May 2014 129,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absoorber outer casings corroded.

engine managment light on

moderate play inm both rack/ends.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges,also worn close to minimum limits.

underside and bodywork has heavy surface corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 117,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear light lenses cracked ,but not emitting any white light.

moderate amount of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 117,346 miles

both rear light lenses cracked ,but not emitting any white light.

moderate amount of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,547 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 98,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,957 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 45,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

WK03 FVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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