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SD53 OLH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016
Pass 11 Nov 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 160,344 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 157,603 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/SCORED/PITTED.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 151,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/SCORED/PITTED.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 147,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing towards the legal limit

nearside side door not opening but latched securely

offside headlamp pattern slightly vague

offside inner driveshaft gaitor torn

offside seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2010 147,932 miles

front brake pads wearing towards the legal limit

nearside side door not opening but latched securely

offside headlamp pattern slightly vague

offside inner driveshaft gaitor torn

offside seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,049 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,894 miles

crack in offside mirror

offside headlight slightly condensated

Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,894 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

crack in offside mirror

offside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,723 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,723 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,608 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

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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SD53 OLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD53 OLH, 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 SD53 OLH registered?

SD53 OLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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