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AO53 JHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,560 mi
Last recorded101,560 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 101,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 97,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs pitted

n/s rear lamp cracked

n/s rear tyre cracked and wearing uneven on inside edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

n/s rear lamp cracked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear tyre cracked and wearing uneven on inside edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,919 miles

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)

o/s n/s rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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)

o/s n/s rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 79,238 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s n/s front brake discs worn

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,210 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,207 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,640 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Jun 2007 56,640 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,281 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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AO53 JHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO53 JHE, 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 AO53 JHE registered?

AO53 JHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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