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DA53 CWV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,831 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,826 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,106 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,565 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2007 58,565 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise on o/s rear wheel

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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DA53 CWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA53 CWV, 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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What year was DA53 CWV registered?

DA53 CWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DA53 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 CWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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