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MC53 EFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,272 mi
Last recorded142,272 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 142,272 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,013 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 128,011 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2011 165,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 138,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 53,572 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,572 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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MC53 EFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MC53 EFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC53 EFE registered?

MC53 EFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MC53 EFE safe to buy?

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