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MJ53 UMF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 151,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 140,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 122,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MJ53 UMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MJ53 UMF, 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 MJ53 UMF registered?

MJ53 UMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is MJ53 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ53 UMF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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