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CP53 HLU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,651 mi
Last recorded148,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 148,651 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front door slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front door slightly corroded

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

both front lamps deteriorated

front disc worn

front to rear break pipe corroded

rear disc worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 148,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front door slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front door slightly corroded

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

both front lamps deteriorated

front disc worn

front to rear break pipe corroded

rear disc worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,658 miles

n/s/r o/s/r box section behind bumper corroded and holed but not prescribed area

some corrosion to n/s o/s inner sill backs

some corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2016 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r box section behind bumper corroded and holed but not prescribed area

some corrosion to n/s o/s inner sill backs

some corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

some corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2014 136,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 136,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 128,228 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 128,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,310 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 115,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s front door lock in/op

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,390 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,390 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear discs worn & rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,707 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high

wash/wipe poor

Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,707 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high

wash/wipe poor

Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,520 miles

hand brake travel

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,945 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 59,945 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,487 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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CP53 HLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc 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 CP53 HLU, 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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CP53 HLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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