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AV52 RVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 120,224 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 115,567 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 115,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 99,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007
Fail 27 Jan 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 52,881 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 RVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV52 RVJ?

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What year was AV52 RVJ registered?

AV52 RVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AV52 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 RVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV52 RVJ have outstanding finance?

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