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WP03 FJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

258,747 mi
Last recorded258,747 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 258,747 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 258,747 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 258,408 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Feb 2016 256,790 miles

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

dampness on power steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2015 254,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight dampness to steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2014 246,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 242,275 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 242,275 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 235,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Aug 2011 235,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 220,839 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2009 213,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 213,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 192,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 172,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 130,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 129,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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 FJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

WP03 FJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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