MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust mounting detached
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting detached
Rear Rear panel excessively corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
windscreen cracked but does not impare drivers view
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
windscreen cracked but does not impare drivers view
sills have light corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sills corroded
centre exhaust slightly corroded
general underside corrosion
rear brake discs pitted
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake discs pitted
centre exhaust slightly corroded
general underside corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
general corrosion at uderside of vehicle
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight brake judder
slight front brake imbalance
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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AO53 JHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AO53 JHA, 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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AO53 JHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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