# SF53SWV — MERCEDES-BENZ VITO MOT History & Vehicle Check

SF53SWV is a White MERCEDES-BENZ VITO, Diesel (2151cc), first registered 2003-12-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SF53SWV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SF53SWV |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | VITO |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2151cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-23 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2012-08-07 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 9
- Passes: 6
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 66.67%
- Total defects recorded: 26

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-08 14:47:00 | PASSED | 138,069 MI | 2012-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-15 15:09:04 | PASSED | 129,584 MI | 2011-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-15 15:09:04 | FAILED | 129,584 MI | — |
| 2009-08-01 07:33:44 | FAILED | 123,091 MI | — |
| 2009-08-01 07:33:44 | PASSED | 123,091 MI | 2010-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2008-06-25 12:08:22 | FAILED | 125,862 MI | — |
| 2008-06-25 12:08:22 | PASSED | 125,862 MI | 2009-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-01 13:16:28 | PASSED | 112,654 MI | 2008-10-30 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-31 12:49:23 | PASSED | 86,987 MI | 2007-10-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2011-08-08 14:47:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak
- USER ENTERED: rear brake discs corroded + pitted

**2010-07-15 15:09:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- USER ENTERED: rear number plate starting to delaminate

**2010-07-15 15:09:04 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- PRS: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- USER ENTERED: rear number plate starting to delaminate

**2009-08-01 07:33:44 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- ADVISORY: Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- PRS: Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

**2009-08-01 07:33:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2008-06-25 12:08:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2008-06-25 12:08:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SF53SWV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SF53SWV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.