# SF53SWW — MERCEDES-BENZ VITO MOT History & Vehicle Check SF53SWW is a White MERCEDES-BENZ VITO, Diesel (2151cc), first registered 2003-12-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SF53SWW — 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 | SF53SWW | | Make | MERCEDES-BENZ | | Model | VITO | | Colour | White | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 2151cc | | First registered | 2003-12-01 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2021-01-17 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 14 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 66.67% - Total defects recorded: 86 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2019-07-16 10:06:09 | PASSED | 217,548 MI | 2021-01-17 00:00:00 | | 2018-07-18 16:57:01 | PASSED | 215,451 MI | 2019-07-17 00:00:00 | | 2017-06-17 08:40:13 | PASSED | 215,078 MI | 2018-06-16 00:00:00 | | 2017-06-12 08:38:08 | FAILED | 215,075 MI | — | | 2016-06-16 10:44:25 | PASSED | 210,237 MI | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 | | 2016-06-08 13:17:10 | FAILED | 210,234 MI | — | | 2015-05-01 16:56:54 | PASSED | 202,547 MI | 2016-04-30 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-01 11:02:35 | FAILED | 202,547 MI | — | | 2014-06-19 14:20:07 | PASSED | 194,863 MI | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2014-06-16 16:33:51 | FAILED | 194,855 MI | — | | 2013-06-10 15:46:05 | PASSED | 182,496 MI | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2013-06-10 15:46:05 | FAILED | 182,496 MI | — | | 2012-06-20 09:59:49 | PASSED | 171,816 MI | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2011-04-28 12:10:04 | PASSED | 158,162 MI | 2012-05-21 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-10 16:59:52 | PASSED | 146,748 MI | 2011-05-21 00:00:00 | | 2010-05-10 09:48:30 | FAILED | 146,747 MI | — | | 2009-05-06 11:33:07 | PASSED | 134,803 MI | 2010-05-21 00:00:00 | | 2008-05-22 16:12:06 | PASSED | 132,766 MI | 2009-05-21 00:00:00 | | 2007-10-10 17:50:45 | PASSED | 117,753 MI | 2008-10-09 00:00:00 | | 2007-10-10 10:39:54 | FAILED | 117,753 MI | — | | 2006-11-09 16:54:52 | PASSED | 87,484 MI | 2007-12-01 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2019-07-16 10:06:09 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MINOR: Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2017-06-12 08:38:08 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: advise front metal brake pipes - FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Horn not working (1.6.2a) - FAIL: Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember area (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) **2016-06-08 13:17:10 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: advise rear brake discs - ADVISORY: advise remaining brake pipes - ADVISORY: advise remainder of sills and under vehicle - ADVISORY: advise front brake discs - FAIL: Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) - FAIL: Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail piece missing (7.1.2) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area two places holed (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) **2015-05-01 16:56:54 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: power steering pipes slightly corroded - USER ENTERED: o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play - USER ENTERED: major oil leak at engine - USER ENTERED: rear brake pipes at load sensing valve **2015-05-01 11:02:35 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: major oil leak at engine - USER ENTERED: o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play - USER ENTERED: power steering pipes slightly corroded - USER ENTERED: rear brake pipes at load sensing valve **2014-06-19 14:20:07 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2014-06-16 16:33:51 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) - FAIL: Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-06-10 15:46:05 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: Coolant leak - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-06-10 15:46:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - PRS: Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - PRS: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Coolant leak **2011-04-28 12:10:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2010-05-10 09:48:30 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) - FAIL: Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) **2008-05-22 16:12:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: slight play in steering arms - USER ENTERED: o.s/f and o/s/r tyres hav nails in - USER ENTERED: n/s/f inner cv gaiter bust **2007-10-10 17:50:45 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2007-10-10 10:39:54 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) - FAIL: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SF53SWW is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SF53SWW. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.