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DA52 XDJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,383 mi
Last recorded155,383 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 155,383 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,421 miles

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

offside inner front door exit lever temporay repair

Fail 11 Jan 2013 134,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

offside inner front door exit lever temporay repair

Pass 21 Jan 2012 115,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 115,040 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,425 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,557 miles

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

Inner Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 63,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 59,550 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 47,388 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 47,388 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 XDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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