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WK53 ELV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 129,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,283 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Small blow starting on exhaust front pipe

Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside mirror cracked

Small blow starting on exhaust front pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,731 miles

A little corrosion starting here and there

Both outside mirrors cracked

Front brake discs a little corroded

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter pinholed and starting to crack

Offside front roll bar end link a little worn

Wipers smear a little

Fail 4 Sep 2014 113,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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)

A little corrosion starting here and there

Both outside mirrors cracked

Front brake discs a little corroded

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter pinholed and starting to crack

Offside front roll bar end link a little worn

Wipers smear a little

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,691 miles

Corrosion starting in sills rear ends and front subframe mounts

Inner driveshaft gaiters cracking and pinhole in offside inner

Mirrors cracked

Slight intermittant judder on steering

Fail 13 Aug 2013 107,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mirrors cracked

Corrosion starting in sills rear ends and front subframe mounts

Inner driveshaft gaiters cracking and pinhole in offside inner

Offside rear tyre nearing wearing wear bars

Slight intermittant judder on steering

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,997 miles

Mirrors cracked

Parking brake lever very close to drivers seat and is a little awkward to use

Fail 9 Aug 2012 100,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever very close to drivers seat and is a little awkward to use

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 91,661 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,873 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,873 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal feels horrible

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear discs a little corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,970 miles

N/S door mirror secured with some nice red gaffer tape

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,310 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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WK53 ELV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ELV, 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 WK53 ELV registered?

WK53 ELV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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