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RA53 BHX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 BHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 93,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shallow cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,174 miles

Shallow cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,550 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,550 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 75,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 65,432 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs well worn and scored close to limit

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 12 May 2009 65,432 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs well worn and scored close to limit

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 62,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 55,855 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 55,618 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,953 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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RA53 BHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA53 BHX, 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 RA53 BHX registered?

RA53 BHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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