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AY53 DWV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear corroded outer rear panel but not within 30cms of tow bar mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear side wall repair offside outer side wall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring upper mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 91,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear corroded outer rear panel but not within 30cms of tow bar mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear side wall repair offside outer side wall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring upper mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (top mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear rear arches corroded not in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,402 miles

hand brake effort just met

rear chassis corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

hand brake effort just met

rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroding and both sills corroding in places

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,844 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner side wall damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,387 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,982 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 80,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,981 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 156,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 156,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 145,421 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 145,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 134,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 123,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 123,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 118,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,280 miles

handbrake has excess travel

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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AY53 DWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AY53 DWV, 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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AY53 DWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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