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WP03 FDA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

243,994 mi
Last recorded243,994 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 243,994 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 235,877 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod/drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 235,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod/drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 235,698 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel fuel leak from engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 213,947 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

both front steering rack arms slight play

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 206,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 196,373 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 187,516 miles

brake pedal spongy-inner and outter sills corroded and distorted

brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

exhaust and mountings corroded-rack play-n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

heat shield insecure-n/s/f and o/s/f chasis leg to inner sill corroded

rear service brake and parking brake passed on limits-wipers smearing

rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy-n/s/r tyre on limit and inner edge bald

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

x2 brake pipes from brake load sensing valve to flexis corroded

x2 front tyres on limit-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r brake pipe from brake loading sensing valve to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted number plate light missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted n/s/f outter to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted o/s/f outter to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal spongy-inner and outter sills corroded and distorted

exhaust and mountings corroded-rack play-n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

heat shield insecure-n/s/f and o/s/f chasis leg to inner sill corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy-n/s/r tyre on limit and inner edge bald

x2 brake pipes from brake load sensing valve to flexis corroded

x2 front tyres on limit-front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 181,665 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 181,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 150,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 140,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 130,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plate deteriorated but readable

Fail 26 Jun 2009 113,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear number plate deteriorated but readable

Fail 25 Jun 2009 113,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,355 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 84,355 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,645 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 55,645 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,348 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 23,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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WP03 FDA 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 60.9%.

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 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 WP03 FDA, 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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WP03 FDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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