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DA52 CEN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,606 mi
Last recorded111,606 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 111,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,341 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,663 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 87,663 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,445 miles

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,107 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,107 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,241 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 62,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,509 miles

nearside door mirror cracked slightly . but function slightly impaired

Pass 15 Dec 2005 33,037 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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DA52 CEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DA52 CEN, 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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DA52 CEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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