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BT52 MXO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

289,347 mi
Last recorded289,347 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 MXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 289,347 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 289,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 235,467 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 235,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 221,484 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 221,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 209,600 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2012 203,665 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 203,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 274,637 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 274,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 258,205 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 240,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 239,471 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 239,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 218,168 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 218,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 184,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 141,546 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 141,541 miles

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

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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BT52 MXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT52 MXO, 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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BT52 MXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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