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RO52 UWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

222,642 mi
Last recorded222,642 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 222,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 210,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 210,036 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 197,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 197,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 182,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodyshell,floor/chassis/sill seams-corroded

front brake imbalance

front suspension noise

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

n/s/f+n/s/r tyre edge wear

screen damaged,o/s screenwash poor

Fail 8 Jan 2015 182,314 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodyshell,floor/chassis/sill seams-corroded

front brake imbalance

front suspension noise

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

n/s/f+n/s/r tyre edge wear

o/s/f brake pipe grease,unable to properly assess condition,n/s/f+o/s/r pipes corroded/poor

screen damaged,o/s screenwash poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 165,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 165,807 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 149,165 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,185 miles

front brake imbalance,refer also prior fail/advise 695850132029

Fail 30 Jan 2012 135,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,703 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 124,655 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,676 miles

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

front number plate

Fail 29 Jan 2010 116,624 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate

heatshield insecure

rear brake efforts low

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,060 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 106,947 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 98,433 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 98,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play/wear front hub/steering area

Pass 31 Jan 2007 84,342 miles

exhaust corroded/repaired,ref also fail/advise 26/1/7

Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,718 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 UWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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