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SH53 UZM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

351,107 mi
Last recorded351,107 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 351,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 351,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 340,785 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

various parts of body corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 336,534 miles

N/S and O/S outer CV boots require tightening. Dirt not able to enter joint. Parking cable requires anjustment and auto adjuster spring broken,

Fail 21 Jun 2012 336,525 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 335,111 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside front inner gaiters split

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 335,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside front inner gaiters split

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 312,550 miles

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

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

Horn & OSF main worked at end of test

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

Slight judder OSR service brake

Fail 18 Oct 2010 312,550 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Horn & OSF main worked at end of test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight judder OSR service brake

Pass 19 Nov 2009 269,916 miles

Drivers seat split

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 269,901 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Drivers seat split

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 231,706 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 231,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 182,382 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 130,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 84,154 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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SH53 UZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH53 UZM, 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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SH53 UZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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