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LT53 CZE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,262 mi
Last recorded145,262 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 145,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Outer tread wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 138,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner C.V gator slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple cuts on side wall

Nearside Tail lamp slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner C.V gator slightly deteriorated

Offside Tail lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner C.V gator slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple cuts on side wall

Nearside Tail lamp slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner C.V gator slightly deteriorated

Offside Tail lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 128,400 miles

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 128,398 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 121,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 115,379 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 115,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear light units cracked

n/s/ door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,223 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,395 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 29,387 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear light unit slightly damge

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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LT53 CZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LT53 CZE, 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 LT53 CZE registered?

LT53 CZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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