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SO53 AUN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 AUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2018 151,623 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front wings corroded and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outriggers on nearside floor within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear x member within 30 cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 148,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

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

front shock absorbers negligible damping effect not leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2017 148,764 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

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

front shock absorbers negligible damping effect not leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,372 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 144,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion door skin separated (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear chassi legs and crosmember corroded near tow bar mounts

Pass 19 Dec 2014
Fail 21 Nov 2014

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,625 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 133,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 128,062 miles

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 112,263 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,965 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 65,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SO53 AUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO53 AUN, 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 SO53 AUN registered?

SO53 AUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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