MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose/routed wrongly (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked/perished
Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges and close to legal limit
All brake pipes undersealed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front strengthening plate holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Strengthening plate holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis plate holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (wheel bearing not checked) (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Strengthening plate holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Water pipe touching exhaust
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front bumper supports corroded/snapped (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake wear wiring slightly insecure
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside headlight projects poor beam pattern
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wiring broken
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug light illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside headlight projects poor beam pattern
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wiring broken
ignition barrel sticky
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis holed beside tow eye and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Front to rear pipe to load valve. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s door mirror cracked
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s door mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nairline crack on nearside mirror
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 VDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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