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SK53 NPG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

712,672 mi
Last recorded712,672 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 712,672 miles

Corrosion to vehicle sills & underside areas

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 712,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to vehicle sills & underside areas

E D C warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 739,869 miles

front of inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 739,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front of inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 729,927 miles

slight movement/free-play lower steering column u/j

Fail 12 Nov 2014 729,927 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement/free-play lower steering column u/j

Pass 15 Nov 2013 721,179 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 721,179 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

plastic valve body hanging from engine

rear shock absorbers poor condition

wipers streaky in operation

Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,699 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 61,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,248 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,860 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both front inner cv gaiters split

Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 NPG 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 SK53 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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