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AV52 PRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 135,551 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,395 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 123,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2014 113,957 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 106,928 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter starting to split

raer chassis s starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2013 106,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter starting to split

raer chassis s starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,103 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,567 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,882 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

wipers poor.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers poor.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 34,090 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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AV52 PRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV52 PRX, 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 AV52 PRX registered?

AV52 PRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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