MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,689 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Outer Chassis Outriggers Corroded both sides
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear lamp broke but okay
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Outer Seats ()
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flex pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Central Outer Chassis Outriggers Corroded both sides
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear lamp broke but okay
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Outer Seats ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres cracking up
rear tail pipe loose
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres cracking up
rear tail pipe loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight tears on wipers.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MM53 ECA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MM53 ECA, 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 MM53 ECA registered?
MM53 ECA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is MM53 ECA safe to buy?
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