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WO03 BWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,663 mi
Last recorded179,663 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO03 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 179,663 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 179,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 170,317 miles

Nearside Rear Sock absorber casing coroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 170,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sock absorber casing coroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 164,804 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 164,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear inner sills and panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 155,466 miles

front outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 155,466 miles

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

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

front outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 141,796 miles

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

front outer sills rusty condition

front sill to floors rusty condition

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 134,859 miles

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

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

outer sills rusty and weak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 134,859 miles

outer sills rusty and weak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,926 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 130,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 128,838 miles

Brake bind nearside front

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

Front tyres staring to wear low inner edges and perished

Headlamps condensated affecting beam image

Offside rear seat slightly loose

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 127,024 miles

centre front seatbelt twisted and poor to retract

exhaust heatshield insecure

glowplug lamp staying on

headlamps condensated and have slightly poor beam images

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Sep 2010 125,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 122,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 103,160 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,560 miles

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,377 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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WO03 BWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WO03 BWW, 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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WO03 BWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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