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MW52 VUR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 VUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 118,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,547 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,786 miles

Windscreen has stone chip damage, but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,578 miles

chip in screen zone a

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 49,122 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pad backing plate loose

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,957 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 32,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,771 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,209 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 23,144 miles

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

2 rear seats removed

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in n/s door mirror glass

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

o/s rear wiper blade worn

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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MW52 VUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW52 VUR, 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 MW52 VUR registered?

MW52 VUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is MW52 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 VUR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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