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SO53 CKN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

233,708 mi
Last recorded233,708 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 CKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 233,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 225,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 218,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 209,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 200,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 191,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 184,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 175,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 166,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 158,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 139,817 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 139,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet cable adrift from unlock handle

tyre deflated poss puncture or rim damage

Pass 28 Nov 2006 111,157 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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SO53 CKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SO53 CKN, 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 CKN registered?

SO53 CKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is SO53 CKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 CKN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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