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SB53 UBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 UBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,284 miles

Both side front side repeater slight white colour

Both side inner & outer sill corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has lipped highly recommend replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Both side front side repeater slight white colour

Both side inner & outer sill corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% left highly recommend replacement (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has lipped highly recommend replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe corroded

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,806 miles

surface rust on under body

Pass 15 Nov 2014 85,622 miles

near side front wheel has slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2014 85,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side front wheel has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2013 76,995 miles

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

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

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,995 miles

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

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,947 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,161 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,620 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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SB53 UBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SB53 UBZ, 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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SB53 UBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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