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RE53 EBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

536,773 mi
Last recorded536,773 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 536,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 119,006 miles

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel geting long

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak

osf inner cv boot perishing and weaping

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,275 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,830 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 94,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 86,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,635 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 79,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,432 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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RE53 EBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EBF, 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 EBF registered?

RE53 EBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RE53 EBF safe to buy?

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