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VE52 UUT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,879 mi
Last recorded122,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 UUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,879 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 117,895 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2016 117,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,203 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 108,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 7 Jun 2014 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,203 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,652 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 84,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,135 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 65,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,226 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,524 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,974 miles

mark in windscreen outside a zone less than 40mm in swept area

Fail 24 Jan 2006 43,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,067 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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VE52 UUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE52 UUT, 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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VE52 UUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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