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EY53 CZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,771 mi
Last recorded176,771 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 CZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 176,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 176,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 155,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 155,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers just passable splitting and smeary

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 139,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 139,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear tail pipe for corrosion.

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre just meets mot criteria for wear on outside edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2008 99,635 miles

exhaust rear tail pipe for corrosion.

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre just meets mot criteria for wear on outside edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,165 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,165 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 58,609 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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EY53 CZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EY53 CZU, 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 EY53 CZU registered?

EY53 CZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EY53 CZU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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