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BU53 VSN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 91,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch efefcted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill effected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch effected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill effected (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected middle of vehicle structure area effected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected middle of vehicle structure area effected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side wing effected (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side wing effected (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 84,863 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

rear trailing arms very corroded

signs of welding

sills heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2021 84,826 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear x6 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sillx4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sill x8 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance plates not welded properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/ n/s rear chassy mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s chassy as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise general condition of vehicle very poor

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,803 miles

CONDENSATION ON BOTH HEADLIGHT INTERNALS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear body cross member very rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2018 84,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear body cross member very rusty

Rust hole in N/S outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around all sill areas and lower door panels

corrosion around out rigger areas

corrosion around rear brake backing plates

drivers seat cushions damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion around all sill areas and rear main crossmember

exhaust centre section clamp corroded through

exhaust system heavily corroded

noise from both sides front top strut mountings

stone chips and marks in windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,023 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both rear (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion around all sill areas and rear main crossmember

exhaust centre section clamp corroded through

exhaust system heavily corroded

noise from both sides front top strut mountings

stone chips and marks in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2014 61,645 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp rusted through

under side corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 61,645 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust clamp rusted through

off side rear tyre cracking

under side corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 52,486 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 52,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,365 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,573 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,754 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 25,982 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s seat base needs repair

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BU53 VSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BU53 VSN, 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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BU53 VSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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