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GN53 JXF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

193,275 mi
Last recorded193,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 JXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 193,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sills have corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sills have corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear chassis has corrosion but not effecting strengh of the tow bar mounting.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear chassis has slight corrosion.

parking brake just met requirements it seems it may need adjusting or repair.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 189,601 miles

Rear brake discs inner faces corroding

Rear rear cross member corroded and holed by toe bar not seriously weakening mounting areas

front and rear chassis corroding

inner and outer sill areas major welding repairs fillered and undersealed unable to fully inspect

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

parking brake long travel and performance reduced

tyres starting to split

Fail 7 Jun 2019 189,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs inner faces corroding

Rear rear cross member corroded and holed by toe bar not seriously weakening mounting areas

front and rear chassis corroding

inner and outer sill areas major welding repairs fillered and undersealed unable to fully inspect

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

parking brake long travel and performance reduced

tyres starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2018 186,970 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 186,583 miles

Brake disc contaminated nsf exessive rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer has major leak of exhaust gasses. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 179,913 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 178,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 176,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 172,612 miles

has 9 seats fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 169,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 161,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 155,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 147,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 141,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 135,432 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 128,998 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,848 miles

front position lights rather dim

minor windscreen damage

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 108,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,822 miles

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

offside inner drivesharft gatior split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside inner drivesharft gatior split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,758 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 92,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,905 miles

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

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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GN53 JXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN53 JXF, 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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What year was GN53 JXF registered?

GN53 JXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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