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SV53 MDY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015

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

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

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

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

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

under body slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,670 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,360 miles

Can't see bottom of rear spring

General condition represents age of vechile

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear shock absorber casing loose

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Can't see bottom of rear spring

General condition represents age of vechile

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear shock absorber casing loose

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,328 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 120,328 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 103,221 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,230 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front wipers split but still clear screen effectively

Fail 20 Nov 2009 92,696 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers split but still clear screen effectively

Pass 12 Nov 2008 81,330 miles

brake discs some corrosoin rear

Fail 10 Nov 2008 81,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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)

brake discs some corrosoin rear

Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,791 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,123 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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SV53 MDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV53 MDY, 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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SV53 MDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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