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SK53 NNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,802 mi
Last recorded172,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 172,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion nsf inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osf sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 156,120 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting missing

nearside front tyre heavily scrubbed

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 156,116 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/S/F inner sill holed and corroded

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

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

O/S/F outer sill holed at jacking point

Fail 26 May 2015 156,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbed

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 153,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 153,421 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,512 miles

condensation in both front headlamps

offside front outer body sill holed and corroded

rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2014 143,512 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

condensation in both front headlamps

offside front outer body sill holed and corroded

rear section exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 137,945 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 133,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,588 miles

Both inner cv boots split

Nearside rear disc pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 124,462 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Both inner cv boots split

Nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,769 miles

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

rear step insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 114,769 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear step insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,934 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,932 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 74,932 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,301 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,301 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

4 ltrs oil added

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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SK53 NNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SK53 NNY, 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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SK53 NNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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