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SV53 MEU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,785 mi
Last recorded77,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 77,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,649 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 64,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 62,505 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 62,503 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 59,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 58,694 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 58,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 55,338 miles

Front seat base corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 May 2019 55,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front seat base corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded, engine mounting area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 May 2018 50,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 47,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,840 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 35,427 miles

Exhaust centre joint corroded, deteriorated and blowing slightly

Fail 24 May 2013 35,384 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre joint corroded, deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 31,868 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

ns front brake disc corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 29,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 23,641 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 20,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,023 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,009 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 MEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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