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SF53 ZYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

277,003 mi
Last recorded277,003 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ZYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 277,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear panal corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough SLIGHT JUDDER WHEEL STEERING IS PUT FROM LOCK TO LOCK (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BEHIND REAR BUMPER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

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

srs malfunction light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2016

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 216,900 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 216,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 213,041 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 202,934 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 202,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 177,691 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded throughout.

offside and nearside front and rear jacking points corroded.

rear axle leaking oil.

stone chip in windscreen, below swept area.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 177,266 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded throughout.

offside and nearside front and rear jacking points corroded.

rear axle leaking oil.

stone chip in windscreen, below swept area.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,916 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 128,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,095 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 86,757 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 81,915 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 81,655 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,101 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 61,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 51,733 miles

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED..NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED..I.E FLOOR AREA..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Fail 23 Oct 2007 40,174 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,621 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 ZYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SF53 ZYR, 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 ZYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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