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GX53 AJV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,821 mi
Last recorded150,821 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 150,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

evidence of exhaust system tamperinfg

nearside front wheel binding

offside side repeater loose

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 136,877 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,228 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,621 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear shock absorbers

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion on rear shock absorbers

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,722 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to inner and outer sill's and chassis

damage corrosion and filler to n/s outer sill

temp repair to exhaust

Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion to inner and outer sill's and chassis

damage corrosion and filler to n/s outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,019 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 82,975 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

dampnss around rear brakes ;water?

slightly low readings on rear service brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,653 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,589 miles

split in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre pressures appear 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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GX53 AJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX53 AJV, 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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GX53 AJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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