2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.2L Diesel · VU03 OBW
2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 158,629 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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VU03 OBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 158,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU03 OBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vito (VU03 OBW) between May 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens covered in condensation inside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VU03 OBW Mileage History
- 18/05/2023150,275 mi
- 15/05/2024155,857 mi+5,582 mi
- 28/05/2024156,021 mi+164 mi
- 07/03/2025158,629 mi+2,608 mi
- 12/03/2025158,629 mi
Average of roughly 4,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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