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AK53 OHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,147 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 111,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 11,144 miles

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

light corrosion areas to underside if vehicle.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,224 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 105,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

glow plug light on but goes out after a while

rear exhaust clamp missing

service over due

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,331 miles

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

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

glow plug light on but goes out after a while

rear exhaust clamp missing

service over due

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,570 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

diesel pre heater light on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2011 94,823 miles

both front tyres perished

drivers inner door handle missing

front discs worn

glow plug light on

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

wipers split

Fail 17 Feb 2011 94,821 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished

drivers inner door handle missing

front discs worn

glow plug light on

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

wipers split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,861 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 71,399 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 59,140 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,923 miles

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 OHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AK53 OHE, 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 AK53 OHE registered?

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

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