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RO52 UWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,931 mi
Last recorded117,931 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,931 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 117,901 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,298 miles

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 110,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 105,583 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,897 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,765 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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox leaking oil

Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox leaking oil

N/S door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S inner cv joint gaiters split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,771 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,562 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,540 miles

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

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

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 19 Jan 2007 24,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO52 UWM registered?

RO52 UWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RO52 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 UWM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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