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MK53 VJM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,292 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,965 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 113,920 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,138 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 107,134 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both inner and outer sills corroded

inner face of rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both inner and outer sills corroded

inner face of rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not within a load bearing area

Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not within a load bearing area

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,344 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 55,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,469 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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MK53 VJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK53 VJM, 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 MK53 VJM registered?

MK53 VJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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