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RF52 UBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

223,344 mi
Last recorded223,344 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 223,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by rear support (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 223,344 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by rear support (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 221,026 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general heavy corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 221,026 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg by front subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general heavy corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 216,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point holed and rusty but not weak.

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 216,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front jacking point holed and rusty but not weak.

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 210,201 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 210,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 210,186 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 201,101 miles

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

crossionn on sills

Fail 2 Feb 2017 201,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

crossionn on sills

Pass 9 Feb 2016 189,723 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 189,723 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 184,752 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 184,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 177,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 17,703 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 171,842 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 171,842 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 168,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 168,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 164,464 miles

nearside front inner and offside front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 27 Jan 2011 164,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front inner and offside front inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear tyre has some casing distortion

Pass 19 Jan 2010 157,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 157,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 147,958 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 147,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 126,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 120,090 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front tyres wearing low

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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RF52 UBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RF52 UBZ, 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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RF52 UBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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