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MK53 VLV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,626 mi
Last recorded184,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 184,626 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 184,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 110,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre to body (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre to body (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing broken (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to chassis front & rear

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,812 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light rear (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under floor sills all rusted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,579 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 102,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

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

Offside coil spring broken front (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,656 miles

both front brake disc lipped,scored,corroded,pitted and warped.

both rear damper top protective cover holed and corroded.

corrosion located on all power steering pipes.

corrosion located on all vehicle chassis and both inner and outter sills

corrosion located on all vehicle suspension components.

corrosion located on vehicle underbody.

n/s/r tyre close to the leghal limit.

o/s/f door mirror damaged.

o/s/f door mirror glass loose but not insecure.

o/s/r tyre structure breaking down

slight play detected within o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,255 miles

OSF & NSF brake discs corroding

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,399 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,399 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,851 miles

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

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

offside driveshaft inner gaiter torn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,982 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,799 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 25,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,457 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 VLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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