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WU03 XHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,441 mi
Last recorded161,441 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 161,441 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

edc light on

vehicle suspension lowered

gear stick insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2022 158,748 miles

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Aug 2022 158,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2021 152,284 miles

under body wax oiled

Pass 31 Jul 2020 151,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,157 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,100 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point just over 30cm from subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 11,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point just over 30cm from subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 140,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel filler neck shield corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,632 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 136,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing and wearing on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front exhaust rubber broken

Fail 8 Jul 2016 127,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing and wearing on inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front exhaust rubber broken

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,002 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 118,002 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,723 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass selotaped on

n/s inner front cv gaitor detiriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,931 miles

front reg damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2012 89,929 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front reg damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,613 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,793 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,874 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,175 miles

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 27 Jul 2006 25,577 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,576 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake master cylinder fluid level low

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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WU03 XHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WU03 XHJ, 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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WU03 XHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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