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RO52 UWA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,291 mi
Last recorded134,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front antiroll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner arch has corrosion out of prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front bumper is broken but not insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion to various parts and componants ok at time of test with cat tool but may need further attention shortly

Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,370 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components some corrosion on sills inner arches etc may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Slight corrosion some brake pipes

Slight deterioration Some brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,344 miles

Small hole rear of o/s/f inner arch

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,512 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

small crack in front windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2015 108,499 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,101 miles

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,811 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 2 Jun 2012

knock under vehicle unable to find source

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 28 May 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

knock under vehicle unable to find source

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 5 May 2011 66,377 miles

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

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

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

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

knocking under vehicle unable to find source

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,506 miles

n/s/f headlamp has chip been repaired ok at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,517 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RO52 UWA, 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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RO52 UWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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