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GN53 OJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,102 mi
Last recorded171,102 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 OJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 170,625 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2016 158,679 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2016 158,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti-roll bar link arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2015 145,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,708 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2013 132,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 132,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 126,364 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to offside front jacking point.

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 126,363 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to offside front jacking point.

front brake discs wearing and lipped.

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

nearside rear brake disc warped and rubbing on back plate.

rear brake discs badly worn and corroded.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 121,386 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

nearside door sill starting to corrode

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front brake binding slightly and brakes slightly out of balance

offside inner wing cover insecure

rear brake discs corroded and brakes just passed increase and decrease test

rear brake discs slightly distorted

rear foot brake performance slightly low

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,828 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front inner wheel arch cover slightly insecure and damaged

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus

rear brake discs starting to corrode and brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 12 Aug 2009 103,867 miles

cut in nearside front tyre close to exposing inner cords

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

ofside front tyre getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 12 Aug 2009 103,867 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre close to exposing inner cords

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

ofside front tyre getting low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 22 Sep 2007 87,242 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2007 87,242 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,244 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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GN53 OJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GN53 OJX, 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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GN53 OJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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