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WU03 XJP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,860 mi
Last recorded101,860 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 XJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,361 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,922 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,146 miles

Both rear tyre's heavily cracking and splitting

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

Corrosion to body on n/s and o/s

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers torn

Fail 11 Nov 2017 77,135 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyre's heavily cracking and splitting

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

Corrosion to body on n/s and o/s

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers torn

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,553 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 73,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 72,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,415 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc's worn on inside face

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 53,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

washer pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,286 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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WU03 XJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WU03 XJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU03 XJP?

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What year was WU03 XJP registered?

WU03 XJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is WU03 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 XJP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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