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WP03 FCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,760 mi
Last recorded168,760 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 168,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,734 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 156,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 134,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 119,119 miles

nearside front inner cv boot solit

Fail 26 Apr 2011 119,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot solit

Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 104,979 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,388 miles

chip in screen

nearside front inner constant velocity boot split

offside rear tyre worn on edge & 3 mm 195 70 15 c

Fail 19 Jun 2007 88,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in screen

nearside front inner constant velocity boot split

offside rear tyre worn on edge & 3 mm 195 70 15 c

Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,361 miles

exhaust centre section starting to split

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged 195/70r15c

Fail 26 Jun 2006 66,361 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre section starting to split

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged 195/70r15c

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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WP03 FCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP03 FCZ, 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 WP03 FCZ registered?

WP03 FCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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