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EN52 VFL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,696 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre tread cut

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre tread cut

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,739 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

bodywork in rusty condition

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

bodywork in rusty condition

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner c v gaitor perished

Fail 12 Mar 2012 83,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner c v gaitor perished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,556 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s inner cv gaitor split,n/s inner perished

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s inner cv gaitor split,n/s inner perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,022 miles

high parking brake travel

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,983 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 32,561 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 32,206 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EN52 VFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EN52 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN52 VFL registered?

EN52 VFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EN52 VFL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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