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SF53 SWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,548 mi
Last recorded217,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 SWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 217,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 215,451 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 215,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 215,075 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise front metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 210,237 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 210,234 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area two places holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail piece missing (7.1.2)

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

advise front brake discs

advise rear brake discs

advise remainder of sills and under vehicle

advise remaining brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2015 202,547 miles

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

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

major oil leak at engine

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes at load sensing valve

Fail 1 May 2015 202,547 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak at engine

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes at load sensing valve

Pass 19 Jun 2014 194,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 194,855 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 182,496 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 182,496 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 171,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 158,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 146,748 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 146,747 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 134,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 132,766 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter bust

o.s/f and o/s/r tyres hav nails in

slight play in steering arms

Pass 10 Oct 2007 117,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 117,753 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,484 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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SF53 SWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF53 SWW, 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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SF53 SWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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