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WJ53 UGT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,736 mi
Last recorded130,736 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 130,736 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 130,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by main beam (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded within seat/ seat belt area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,676 miles

play o/ inner rack joint

Fail 17 Dec 2024 129,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play o/ inner rack joint

Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,231 miles

both inner sills corroded

front suspension arms corroded

fuel neck cover corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 128,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both inner sills corroded

front suspension arms corroded

fuel neck cover corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 125,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,696 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,634 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 123,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 122,265 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen has crack but not effecting view of road

Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlight has condensation in lamp.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 120,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf headlight has condensation in lamp.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,315 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,428 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,709 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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WJ53 UGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ53 UGT, 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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WJ53 UGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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