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MK53 VLP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,506 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 113,086 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body painted with body sealant

Fail 18 Sep 2021 113,086 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body painted with body sealant

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,496 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer body corroded

under body/suspension heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,488 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 102,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion under vehicle

mud under vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre warn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion under vehicle

mud under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2014

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering components

Fail 25 Nov 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s parking brake cable deteriated

slight play in steering components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorating

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorating

front brake disc's corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,876 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 74,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,528 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 VLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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