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RE53 EAW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,369 mi
Last recorded145,369 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 145,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 133,632 miles

some oil from engine

Pass 27 Dec 2008 122,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 110,225 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 110,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 91,791 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 91,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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RE53 EAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RE53 EAW, 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 RE53 EAW registered?

RE53 EAW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is RE53 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 EAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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