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MW53 BWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 109,213 miles

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 May 2013 109,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,642 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

hand brake travel high

n/s/ temporary mirror fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,326 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,558 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 50,151 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BWM, 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 MW53 BWM registered?

MW53 BWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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