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NX53 ZHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

160,877 mi
Last recorded160,877 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 ZHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 160,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 157,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a large groove round the inner side wall but has no cords showing

Under body sills etc corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 157,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a large groove round the inner side wall but has no cords showing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 153,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 153,374 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 146,209 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 146,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,929 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 139,927 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,806 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 137,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 132,094 miles

All tyres worn, rears worst, particularly inner edges.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 132,008 miles

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

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

All tyres worn, rears worst, particularly inner edges.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 121,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 112,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r/ lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2010 112,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r/ lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2009 103,442 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 103,441 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise handbrake cables slightly stiff

advise nearside rear light cluster

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,914 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,914 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 72,577 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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NX53 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NX53 ZHF, 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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NX53 ZHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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