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CN53 MOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

189,159 mi
Last recorded189,159 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 MOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 189,159 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 189,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 177,995 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 177,995 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 165,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 165,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 165,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable both rack gaiters (2.2.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators slightly discolored.

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking point area slightly corroded.

rear cross member slightly corroded.

unable to open side doors.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 159,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 143,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 143,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,550 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both steering rack boots deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both steering rack boots deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 112,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 112,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,502 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDE WALL

Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDE WALL

Pass 2 Oct 2009 85,163 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,757 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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 MOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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