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MW53 BWK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,702 mi
Last recorded178,702 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 BWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 178,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

hole in rear floor and rear x member

Fail 19 Oct 2017 178,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill into floor and box (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innert and outer sill ito floor and side door step too (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

hole in rear floor and rear x member

Pass 21 Oct 2016 177,286 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

Fail 14 Oct 2016 177,283 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced front both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 1/4 (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rears (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

Nearside Rear side door poor

Pass 2 Oct 2015 174,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack end

Pass 23 Jul 2014 170,499 miles

rear panel x member rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2013 165,205 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 165,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 153,534 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 153,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 143,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 131,110 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 131,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Pass 11 Apr 2007 120,921 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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MW53 BWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MW53 BWK, 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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MW53 BWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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