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AK53 OGT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,629 mi
Last recorded112,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front washers working 50%

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion every where (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 107,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 100,483 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 89,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,352 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 64,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 56,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

both rear brake discs discolured and corroded

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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AK53 OGT 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 83.3%.

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 AK53 OGT, 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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AK53 OGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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