MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise front no plate cracked
advise o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise /s/r tyre sidewall perishing
advise front no plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside rear brake disc corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT52 GRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MT52 GRU, 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 MT52 GRU registered?
MT52 GRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2003.
Is MT52 GRU safe to buy?
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