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YM03 UVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,510 mi
Last recorded166,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 166,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 162,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 158,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 158,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 158,809 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 152,206 miles

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

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 29 Jul 2014 145,305 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 145,207 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear sliding door not operating

Pass 30 May 2013 140,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 135,463 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front chassis damage repaired

Fail 14 Mar 2012 135,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front chassis damage repaired

Pass 18 Mar 2011 132,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 132,417 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 124,525 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 124,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front inner drive shaft gaitors torn

centre seat belt missing

Pass 8 Mar 2009 109,532 miles

advise corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

both front inner cv boots burst

centre front seat belt has been removed

Fail 7 Mar 2009 109,532 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise corrosion of rear metal brake pipes

both front inner cv boots burst

Pass 8 Mar 2008 95,069 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 95,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,158 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 76,158 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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YM03 UVX 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 57.1%.

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 YM03 UVX, 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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YM03 UVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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