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RK53 NVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

326,570 mi
Last recorded326,570 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 326,570 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 326,568 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 324,566 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 324,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 309,528 miles

Nearside Front Nsf inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Osf inner steering arm slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2017 309,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nsf inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Osf inner steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2016 298,822 miles

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

fan belt slight cracks

Fail 19 Aug 2016 298,782 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

fan belt slight cracks

Pass 11 Aug 2015 286,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 269,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 248,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 227,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 204,333 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 204,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 176,418 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 176,418 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 148,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 122,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,972 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,362 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,362 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid low

exhaust mounting split

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play in steering rack

some leds inop on centre brake light

Pass 24 Oct 2005 45,505 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RK53 NVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK53 NVM, 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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RK53 NVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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