MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrsion on variuos panels
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped and corroded
n/s inner cv boot split
oil leak from engine
rear brake discs lipped and corroded
front and rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded
n/s inner driveshaft gaiter is comp.split
n/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leaks,engine covered
rear brakes make a slight scraping/grinding noise in operation. inner pads not visible and outer pads are ok
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
various points of damage and corrosion around body
wipers smearing slightly
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded
n/s inner driveshaft gaiter is comp.split
n/s/f tyre has minor sidewall damage
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leaks,engine covered
rear brakes make a slight scraping/grinding noise in operation. inner pads not visible and outer pads are ok
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
various points of damage and corrosion around body
wipers smearing slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear doors stiff in operation(hinges)
dash light for fuel and temp.gauges inop.
glow plug light stays illuminated on dash
n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split
n/s/f sill/step area and door damaged and corroded
o/s/f door and wheel arch damaged and corroded
o/s/r loading door damaged and corroding
oil leak,turbo area
power steering pipes corroded
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear doors stiff in operation(hinges)
dash light for fuel and temp.gauges inop.
glow plug light stays illuminated on dash
n/s/f sill/step area and door damaged and corroded
o/s/f brake hose deteriorating
o/s/f door and wheel arch damaged and corroded
o/s/r loading door damaged and corroding
oil leak,turbo area
power steering pipes corroded
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smear slightly
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smear slightly
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s inner c/v boot split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV52 RUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 AV52 RUJ, 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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AV52 RUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2003.
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