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MK53 VNN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,338 mi
Last recorded124,338 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 124,338 miles

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

Parking brakes control lever abnormal travel indicating incorrect adjustment - repair as soon as possible

Underside corroded at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2025 122,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Excessive corrosion creating holes at near side - central and off side behind bumper areas

Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,516 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all suspension arms front and rear corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2024 121,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all suspension arms front and rear corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2023 121,137 miles

general under body corrosion

offside sill corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 121,137 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

offside sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,734 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2022 120,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,992 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear cross member rusty

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

rusty underside

wheel trims shields

Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,898 miles

handbrake travel

rusty underside

shields wheeltrims

Rear cross member rusty

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear crossmember corroded under rear bumper not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure secured by plastic cable ties (4.10 (a) (i))

cover over rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area within 30cm of front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear crossmember corroded under rear bumper not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure secured by plastic cable ties (4.10 (a) (i))

cover over rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 115,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front jacking point area slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in rear panel tow-bar removed at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2018 115,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis /outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front jacking point corroded/outer sill

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 113,134 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,452 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,622 miles

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

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

lower sill edges , under vehicle corroded

rear tyres perrished , worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,244 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

nearside & offside sill backs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside & offside sill backs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,984 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc outer face corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion lower side panels to sill areas

Fail 2 Sep 2011 72,186 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front brake disc worn / slight corrosion

some underbody corrosion along sill lower edges and rear crossmember area

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,186 miles

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

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

nearside front brake disc worn / slight corrosion

some underbody corrosion along sill lower edges and rear crossmember area

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,121 miles

both rear brake discs corroding and juddering slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,695 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 VNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MK53 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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