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WL03 OYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 OYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018

o/s front cv boot cracking

sills and door steps has heavy corrision

Fail 21 Sep 2018

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

o/s front cv boot cracking

sills and door step has heavy corrision

Fail 19 Sep 2018

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s front cv boot cracking

sills and door step has heavy corrision

Pass 12 Sep 2017

both inner sills has heavy corrision

botth sill has heavy corrision

n/s front chassis leg heavy corrision

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2017

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills has heavy corrision

botth sill has heavy corrision

n/s front chassis leg heavy corrision

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2016

Front plate damaged

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body general corrosion

n/s/r brake back plate corroding

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

underside general corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger [inner sill area] (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front plate damaged

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body general corrosion

n/s/r brake back plate corroding

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

underside general corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 146,760 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 146,710 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 142,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,871 miles

damage to o/s of windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 28 Aug 2013 132,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to o/s of windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 28 Aug 2012 125,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion by towbar

n/s inner c.v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads low

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrosion by towbar

n/s inner c.v boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads low

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,003 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 115,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 94,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 94,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,280 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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WL03 OYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 WL03 OYZ, 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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WL03 OYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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