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WN03 VOD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,674 mi
Last recorded197,674 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 VOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 197,674 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion n/s/f outer sill

some corrosion n/s/r inner sill

Pass 25 May 2019 188,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play o/s steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 25 May 2018 176,018 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner arch corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 165,801 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 163,268 miles

advise exstensive corrosion through out vechile

nsr inner arch corroded. front jacking point corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 163,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise exstensive corrosion through out vechile

nsr inner arch corroded. front jacking point corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 159,059 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 159,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 158,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 158,050 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 153,996 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2013 153,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 140,002 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

n/s. wiper blade split.

n/s/f and n/s/r. sill damaged.

o/s/f. sill damaged.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 140,002 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs worn.

n/s. wiper blade split.

n/s/f and n/s/r. sill damaged.

o/s/f. sill damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 130,480 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 130,328 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s + n/s inner cv boots split

Pass 19 Jul 2008 105,917 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 105,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 72,149 miles
Fail 30 May 2006

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

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

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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WN03 VOD 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 65.2%.

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 WN03 VOD, 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 WN03 VOD registered?

WN03 VOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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