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GN53 RLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,237 mi
Last recorded170,237 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 170,237 miles

jacking points coddoded

n/s/f drop link cut on rubber

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2020 170,237 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

jacking points coddoded

n/s/f drop link cut on rubber

o/s/f tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 166,680 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front head LIGHT SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Rear BRAKE LIGHT SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 2 Nov 2017 164,113 miles

Front wipers cleaning poorly

Nearside mirror has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking inner sidewall

Offside mirror has slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,805 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 158,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 156,081 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 156,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 149,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010
Pass 23 Oct 2009 133,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 114,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,425 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 RLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

GN53 RLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is GN53 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 RLO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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