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WP53 BYO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

200,184 mi
Last recorded200,184 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 200,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 200,169 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake release (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

various areas of body corroded

various areas of underbody corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 191,848 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 191,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 184,672 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 181,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

inner sills corroded

jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose rusty

some areas of underbody undersealed

some suspension component's corroded

vehicle underbody and chassis corroded in places

Pass 5 Oct 2018 175,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

jacking points corroded

nearside and offside front brake flex hoses perished

sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 175,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

jacking points corroded

nearside and offside front brake flex hoses perished

sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 165,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2017 165,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2016 158,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 156,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,814 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2015 146,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 135,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 135,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 120,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 119,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 May 2012 109,275 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 109,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad wear indicator lit

Pass 18 May 2011 99,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,548 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 82,661 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight brake imbalance detected at front wheels

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,243 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 66,243 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,465 miles

n/s wiper split deteriorated on end.

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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WP53 BYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WP53 BYO, 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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WP53 BYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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