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RF52 UCD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,521 mi
Last recorded168,521 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 168,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside chassis corroded.

offside and nearside rear closing sills corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 155,888 miles

front number plate broken but not likley to be miss read

pass front door bottom sharp edges due to corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2015 155,807 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front number plate broken but not likley to be miss read

pass front door bottom sharp edges due to corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,859 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 146,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 136,713 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 136,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 127,157 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,674 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 109,381 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,737 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,424 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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RF52 UCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF52 UCD, 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 RF52 UCD registered?

RF52 UCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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