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VA53 GZU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,488 mi
Last recorded67,488 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,488 miles

Front both jacking points corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,392 miles

Nearside repeater lence crack

Fail 4 Jan 2022 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside repeater lence crack

Pass 30 Sep 2020 760,647 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 760,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,408 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 59,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 58,989 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,048 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2016 57,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,968 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar link top dust cover split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,953 miles

o/s/f window switch faulty

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,963 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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VA53 GZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VA53 GZU, 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 VA53 GZU registered?

VA53 GZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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