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DA53 GVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 150,813 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

both sides outer sill corroded

handbrake level travels high

Pass 10 Mar 2021 147,640 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,045 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Rear surface corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,444 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear surface corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,273 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear both sides chassis corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 108,085 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 107,843 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 100,073 miles

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 9 Nov 2012 100,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,644 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,072 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,072 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,894 miles

Condensation in both front headlamps but not affecting beam pattern

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

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 GVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVM, 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 GVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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