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LX53 APU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak severe ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge. 255/45r18. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 255/45r18. (4.1.E.1)

advise front wheel alignment check/adjustment.

engine oil leak detected @ rear of the engine & underside of engine contaminated with oil.

offside & nearside front headlamps x 2 (dip) beam images have just met the requirements.

offside & nearside rear brake discs x 2 beginning to corrode.

slight play detected in offside & nearside front steering rack inner tie rod ends x 2.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge. 255/45r18. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. 255/45r18. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front wheel alignment check/adjustment.

engine oil leak detected @ rear of the engine & underside of engine contaminated with oil.

offside & nearside front headlamps x 2 (dip) beam images have just met the requirements.

offside & nearside rear brake discs x 2 beginning to corrode.

slight play detected in offside & nearside front steering rack inner tie rod ends x 2.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,512 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,713 miles

Oil leak @ Rear of engine & underside of engine contaminted with oil !.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,546 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,616 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 39,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,422 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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LX53 APU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 APU, 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 LX53 APU registered?

LX53 APU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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