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GJ52 OLR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,558 mi
Last recorded154,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,840 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 151,840 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 145,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 140,479 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 140,479 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 134,193 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 134,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 122,527 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 155,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,007 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 114,007 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

nearside inner cv gator split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 94,445 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,007 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,496 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 52,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake fluid level low

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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GJ52 OLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ52 OLR, 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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GJ52 OLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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