2003 Mercedes Vito 2.2L Diesel · SW53 ABF
2003 Mercedes Vito (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 178,107 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 178,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW53 ABF Mileage History
- 12/10/2021174,940 mi
- 19/10/2021174,940 mi
- 07/11/2022176,955 mi+2,015 mi
- 06/11/2023178,107 mi+1,152 mi
- 07/11/2023178,107 mi
Average of roughly 1,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Vito (SW53 ABF) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of offside front brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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