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PX52 EGK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Turquoise Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,957 mi
Last recorded154,957 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 EGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 154,957 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT WELDED REPAIRS.....COVERED WITH SEALER/PAINT

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside various places inc inner+outer sills (6.1.A.1)

bodywork corroded

dust covers missing from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 14 Sep 2015 154,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel behind bumper (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel behind bumper (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner+outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork corroded

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

various brake pipes corroded+covered with grease,,,unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Sep 2014 148,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

tracking in need of adjustment?

various brake pipes corroded+covered with grease,,,unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing/insecure

tracking in need of adjustment?

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 24 Sep 2013 138,564 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing/insecure

tracking in need of adjustment?

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 7 Sep 2012 129,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

front exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2012 129,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorber dust covers missing

front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 115,118 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside inner cv boot split

rear brake discs pitted+worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 107,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,160 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,160 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,782 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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PX52 EGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PX52 EGK, 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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PX52 EGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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