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CN53 ARU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

96,328 mi
Last recorded96,328 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 96,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 94,037 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill severely corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded under step

Offside Front Inner sill corroded under step

Fail 3 Aug 2022 91,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded under step

Offside Front Inner sill corroded under step

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,041 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and weakend,not within proscribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corrodec and weakened ,not within proscribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill and jacking point corroded and weakened.

Offside Front Outer sill and jacking point corroded and weakened

Offside Inner sill corroded through though outside seat belt anchorage proscribed area.

Offside Rear sliding door into load area outer handle missing

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill and jacking point corroded and weakened.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central before main silencer at clamped joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer sill and jacking point corroded and weakened

Offside Inner sill corroded through though outside seat belt anchorage proscribed area.

Offside Rear sliding door into load area outer handle missing

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front hole in front outer sill, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,500 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front hole in front outer sill, outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,475 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 86,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted inside (1.7.5a)

Offside sliding door handle broken(external)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted inside (1.7.5a)

Offside sliding door handle broken(external)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,281 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,632 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,433 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front downpipe . both mounting rubbers brokren but system still supported

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front downpipe . both mounting rubbers brokren but system still supported

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 65,970 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,198 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,052 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,007 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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CN53 ARU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 CN53 ARU, 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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CN53 ARU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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