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RO52 UVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,561 mi
Last recorded123,561 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 123,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 123,544 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2025 121,977 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 121,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,074 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 111,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,328 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 105,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 92,171 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 92,148 miles

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 74,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,903 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 64,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,023 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,751 miles

imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,678 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 34,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Hole in gearbox casing! Gearbox void of oil!

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,088 miles

nearside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,810 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,766 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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RO52 UVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RO52 UVU, 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 RO52 UVU registered?

RO52 UVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is RO52 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 UVU shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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