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SA53 OWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,157 mi
Last recorded114,157 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 114,157 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 111,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sills corroding,

corrosion to n/s/f arch and doors.

n/s/r tyre under over 3mm,

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,850 miles

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

underbody rusty condition

Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

underbody rusty condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,904 miles

underbody /sills corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 102,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody /sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 95,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,365 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 85,365 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,525 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 69,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,804 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 48,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,103 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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SA53 OWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OWP, 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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SA53 OWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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