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OU53 AZG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 AZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 59,297 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside sill rusty

all dash lights flashing

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,780 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,613 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 42,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,794 miles

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,496 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,449 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,080 miles

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,059 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level low 2l added

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,966 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,544 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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OU53 AZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU53 AZG, 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 OU53 AZG registered?

OU53 AZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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