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DA52 USX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 USX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid and front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear mid and front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner box section behind arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner box section behind arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL illuminated, van in limp mode

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,493 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both side wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side recommend changing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both side wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,186 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,198 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s. (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,880 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 71,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 60,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 60,585 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,247 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 56,247 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,389 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,389 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,588 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,588 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,133 miles

offside front inner drive cv gaiter split offside inner cv deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2008 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front inner drive cv gaiter split offside inner cv deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 23,281 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheels stuck out wider than wheel archs

brake warning light permanantly lit

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 USX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 USX, 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 USX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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