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LX53 ABN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,955 mi
Last recorded167,955 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 167,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front outer cv gaiter perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 167,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lense cracked (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front outer cv gaiter perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 155,109 miles

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

Nearside Front head light aim poor beam pattern

Nearside Front subframe mount corroded by the radiator

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and has cuts in the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and has cuts in the tread

Fail 25 Oct 2017 154,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on the body next to suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front head light aim poor beam pattern

Nearside Front subframe mount corroded by the radiator

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven and has cuts in the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven and has cuts in the tread

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose clip broken on shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 146,421 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Holder (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose clip broken on shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,344 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER D (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE RETAINING BRACKET DAMAGED.HOSE IS SECURE.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE RETAINING BRACKET DAMAGED. HOSE IS SECURE.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 129,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER D (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front BRAKE HOSE RETAINING BRACKET DAMAGED.HOSE IS SECURE.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE RETAINING BRACKET DAMAGED. HOSE IS SECURE.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 114,661 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 114,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 90,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 34,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LX53 ABN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LX53 ABN, 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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LX53 ABN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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