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AF53 UNW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,664 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 84,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

fan belt loose and worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 76,263 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

fan belt loose and worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,194 miles

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

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

slight play in both sides steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in both sides steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,791 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,072 miles

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

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

knocking noise from front suspension over bumps

offside rear brake reading low,70

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,994 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 44,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNW, 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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What year was AF53 UNW registered?

AF53 UNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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