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MF52 UKB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,231 mi
Last recorded71,231 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 71,231 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 71,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 66,991 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 64,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 56,936 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,881 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,848 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 45,080 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,868 miles

centre left seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,265 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear wiperblade split

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,049 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 8,670 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small stone chip in o/s/f headlamp glass

some dampness to steering rack

surface rust forming on exhaust system

Fail 17 Jan 2006 8,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chip in o/s/f headlight glass

dampness on power steering rack

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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MF52 UKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF52 UKB, 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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MF52 UKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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