MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
heavy corrosion throughout car
incorrect repair at n/s/r chassis crossmember
power steering pipes corroded
untidy brake pipes at master cyl
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
heavy corrosion throughout car
incorrect repair at n/s/r chassis crossmember
power steering pipes corroded
untidy brake pipes at master cyl
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
heavy corrosion through out vehicle
incorrect repair at rear crossmember chassis
moisture at front head lamps
Brake pedal slightly spongy
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 OWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SM53 OWR, 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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What year was SM53 OWR registered?
SM53 OWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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