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RE53 EBN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,376 mi
Last recorded66,376 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 66,375 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,469 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,469 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,372 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,372 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 46,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,700 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,530 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 RE53 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

RE53 EBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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