MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two (6.1.2 (a))
Central out rigger at mid' point corroded on both sides
Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at wish bone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fuel pipe housing box slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle structure has corrosion front to rear
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sound deadening material insecure heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fuel pipe housing box slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle structure has corrosion front to rear
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides- outriggers (6.1.B.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides- poor images (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers (6.1.B.2)
both sides- inner/outer sill excessively corroded, not structual
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides- chassis section (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
brake pipes greased
inner/outer sills corroded
brake pipes greased limiting inspection
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes greased limiting inspection
both inner and outer sills corroded.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
both inner and outer sills corroded.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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DA53 CWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 DA53 CWX, 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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DA53 CWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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