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WR53 TZD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

222,902 mi
Last recorded222,902 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 222,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft gaiter pin holed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,701 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside obligatory mirror secured by adhesive tape

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 130,701 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside obligatory mirror secured by adhesive tape

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 120,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 May 2013 120,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 107,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 95,476 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 95,476 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 85,840 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,423 miles

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

Rear diff mounting support has slight play in bush.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear diff mounting support has slight play in bush.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,855 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,401 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 43,389 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,369 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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WR53 TZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR53 TZD, 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 WR53 TZD registered?

WR53 TZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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