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PO53 VVC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 99,600 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,471 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,993 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 76,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,505 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 66,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,078 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,021 miles

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

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

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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PO53 VVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PO53 VVC, 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 PO53 VVC registered?

PO53 VVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is PO53 VVC safe to buy?

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