MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear back plates corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch + door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + heavily perished (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear chassis general corrosion
welding carried out to rear cross member + both inner sills heavily seam seal + underseled hindering full inspection
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x6 (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x7 (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x4 (5.2.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member x5 (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion wheel arch + door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
has been welded underside plus rear seats fitted
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
has been welded underside plus rear seats fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
front brakes slightly binding
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded in clip
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
front brakes slightly binding
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded in clip
Both front tyres 3.00mm of tread at best remaining
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle contaminated by surface corrosion within prescribed areas of steering, braking & suspension
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both front tyres 3.00mm of tread at best remaining
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle contaminated by surface corrosion within prescribed areas of steering, braking & suspension
o/s/f inner c.v gaiter split
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 ARZ 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 WK53 ARZ, 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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WK53 ARZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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