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AF53 UNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,946 mi
Last recorded110,946 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,946 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED

chips in screen

nearside inner sill corroded + holed

Fail 12 Oct 2016 110,945 miles

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HOLED

chips in screen

nearside inner sill corroded + holed

Pass 19 Sep 2015 107,862 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 106,640 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 106,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,714 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,535 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,270 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

all tyres getting low

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded and centre clamp broken

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,738 miles

all tyres getting low

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded and centre clamp broken

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,489 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,088 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn on inner edges

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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AF53 UNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF53 UNG, 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

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What year was AF53 UNG registered?

AF53 UNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 UNG safe to buy?

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