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MT52 GSO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,115 mi
Last recorded107,115 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,115 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody/chassis/sills (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,893 miles

Both rear service brake effort low .overall performance only just met

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,673 miles

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

Four wheel nut caos fitted at the time of test.

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

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

Rear brake compensater slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,899 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,899 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,038 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air leak behind dash

Fail 24 Jul 2010 73,947 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air leak behind dash

Pass 25 Jul 2009 66,600 miles

AIR LEAK BEHIND DASH

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OIL LEAK

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

NSR brake disc worn on inner surface

PAS pipe insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,531 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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MT52 GSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

MT52 GSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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