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RX53 NSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,448 mi
Last recorded94,448 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 NSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,448 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,259 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,310 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 16 May 2013 82,763 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

nearside obligatory mirror held on with tape

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 16 May 2013 82,763 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

nearside obligatory mirror held on with tape

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,432 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs pitted and scored

oil leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant warning light on

front brake discs pitted and scored

oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,454 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 58,421 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,674 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn!!

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,367 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,924 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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RX53 NSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX53 NSY, 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 RX53 NSY registered?

RX53 NSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RX53 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 NSY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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