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CN53 AZX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside seat mechanism worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s , and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewall and light wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust system loud

Fail 23 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.99mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside seat mechanism worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s , and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged cuts to sidewall and light wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust system loud

Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,884 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,854 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and visor fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 Oct 2023 58,854 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and visor fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,718 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 47,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,075 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 39,075 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,780 miles

Offside rear cross member corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,591 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 34,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,120 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 16,976 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,200 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,602 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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CN53 AZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AZX, 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 AZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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