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SA53 OWO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,229 mi
Last recorded167,229 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 167,229 miles

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

condensation in nearside front headlamp

nearside front inner cv gaiter slightly detoriated

offside rear light cluster cracked

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 1 Nov 2011 156,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 150,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 144,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 134,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 134,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 123,515 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 123,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,577 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 113,577 miles

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

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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SA53 OWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA53 OWO, 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 SA53 OWO registered?

SA53 OWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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