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SV53 VCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 88,325 miles

Body corroding and scabby

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily corroding

Pass 4 May 2018 86,333 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chassis has corrosion on both sides sill area

Fail 4 May 2018 86,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chassis has corrosion on both sides sill area

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap cover missing

offside rear lamp unit has damage

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,647 miles

warning light showing for brake wear indicator

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,647 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

warning light showing for brake wear indicator

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,855 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,855 miles

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

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust has a clamp missing but not leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,397 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,397 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,880 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 39,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,297 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2008

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008
Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,770 miles

Exhaust front pipe to manifold clamp missing - not insecure

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 2 Jan 2008 27,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust front pipe to manifold clamp missing - not insecure

O/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 15 Jan 2007 15,906 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 15,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV53 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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