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RE53 PXG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 PXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,661 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp condensation

Nearside park brake slight low effort

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door stiff to open

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake valve linkage stiff

park brake little reserve travel

rear panel corroded,advise attention

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,136 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and close to legal limit

Fail 10 Nov 2016 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and close to legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,748 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Ignition Coil Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

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

Play Detected In Both Inner Steering Rack Joints

Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Poor Condition/ Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Ignition Coil Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

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

Play Detected In Both Inner Steering Rack Joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,589 miles

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

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)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,745 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 77,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,850 miles

rear discs surface rust

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,943 miles

Both rear discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,980 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s number plate light loose

rear wiper blade has no rubber

tailgate only opens from the inside

tyre tread depths both front 8mm both rear 7mm 195/70r15c

Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s number plate light loose

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade has no rubber

tailgate only opens from the inside

tyre tread depths both front 8mm both rear 7mm 195/70r15c

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,557 miles

TYRES 19570R15C both front and spare are as new, both rear tyres 7.0mm

n/s number plate lamp slightly insecure, both headlamps aim on upper limit

various dents and scratches to van, both front wipers split at end, R wiper worn smooth and smearing, F number plate cracked but secure, slight play in steering rack, n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked but legeble and secure at time of test

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front centre cap missing

oil on minimum reading on dipstick

tyres 1957015 c 6ply †n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 7mm spare=new

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 PXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXG, 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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RE53 PXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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