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SA53 OWX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,935 mi
Last recorded151,935 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 151,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 151,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,714 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 145,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at wish bone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 133,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 133,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside inner cv boot burst

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2017 114,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 114,239 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 97,368 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 76,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,943 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 OWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA53 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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