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SC53 UWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,665 mi
Last recorded218,665 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 218,665 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 218,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 213,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 202,160 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 195,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 180,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 164,899 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 148,964 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 134,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 120,988 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 99,355 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 99,355 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight sweat at breather pipe above fuel tank

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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SC53 UWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC53 UWN, 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 SC53 UWN registered?

SC53 UWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is SC53 UWN safe to buy?

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