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VU53 VVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 VVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 91,170 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 195/70-15c (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,791 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 56,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,000 miles

Front x2 indicator lenses missing

Nearside Front outer wall cracks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,416 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 28,416 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,694 miles

Both Front Inicator lamp lens Missing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 27,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both Front Inicator lamp lens Missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,379 miles

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

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 26,379 miles

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

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,965 miles

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv condition of front indicators.lamps

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front indicator lens covers missing

Nearside rear brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 22,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front indicator lens covers missing

Nearside rear brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,907 miles

Both front indicator lenses missing

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2010 20,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front indicator lenses missing

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,575 miles

Both front wipers split at ends but still clearing sceen effectivly

N/S/R Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Indicator cover missing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front wipers split at ends but still clearing sceen effectivly

N/S/R Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Indicator cover missing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,710 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,222 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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VU53 VVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU53 VVP, 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 VU53 VVP registered?

VU53 VVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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