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LS52 SPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 SPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015

Rear Exhaust heat shield broken

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 110,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,584 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 90,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,161 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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LS52 SPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS52 SPZ, 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 LS52 SPZ registered?

LS52 SPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is LS52 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 SPZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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