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YE03 GPF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 GPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 150,614 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 150,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened n/s/front rear bush (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 145,645 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s/f/ inner arch-o/s/f/ inner arch- (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly

all under vehicle/all inner arches covered by substance unable to check properly

drivers seat torn-child seat fitted to rear unable to check seatbelt

inner and outter sills corroded-o/s/f chasis leg/jacking point corroded

n/s/f chasis leg/jacking point corroded-x2 rear shocker casings corroded and damaged

n/s/f/ mirror damaged-clutch slipping-x2 front links slight play

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-front brakes juddering-front pads worn low

rear and front pads worn low-rear and front brake discs wearing thin

rear brakes passed on limits-all 4 tyres on limit-

rear bumper damaged-heat shield insecure-exhaust and mountings corroded

under vehicle various areas corrosion

x2 front tyres on limit and edges bald-x2 rear shockers damp and weak

x2 inner cv boots deteriated

x2 rear wheel arches corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-all outter arches corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings slightly noisy and slight play-

Fail 30 Nov 2015 146,646 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s complete inner sill holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outter sill holed complete,multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s middle outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat torn-child seat fitted to rear unable to check seatbelt

inner and outter sills corroded-o/s/f chasis leg/jacking point corroded

n/s/f chasis leg/jacking point corroded-x2 rear shocker casings corroded and damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-front brakes juddering-front pads worn low

rear bumper damaged-heat shield insecure-exhaust and mountings corroded

x2 front tyres on limit and edges bald-x2 rear shockers damp and weak

x2 rear wheel arches corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-all outter arches corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,326 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 138,290 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,642 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 127,766 miles

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

Nearside and offside front inner CV boots missing

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 127,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside and offside front inner CV boots missing

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,920 miles

Nearside inner CV boot missing

Offside inner CV boot missing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 116,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner CV boot missing

Offside inner CV boot missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 103,655 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 103,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 91,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 90,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 78,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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YE03 GPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YE03 GPF, 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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YE03 GPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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