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DA53 LFE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,438 mi
Last recorded235,438 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 235,438 miles

O/S/R - LOWER SIDE OF THE DOOR CORRODED

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 235,438 miles

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

O/S/R - LOWER SIDE OF THE DOOR CORRODED

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 222,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

o/s middle sill corroded

o/s/r door corroded on the lower panel

Pass 19 Feb 2013 206,837 miles

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

rear exhaugst heaviley rusted.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 191,301 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 191,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 180,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 180,258 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 176,208 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 176,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 163,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 154,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 137,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,530 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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Pass 23 Feb 2010 122,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 122,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 122,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,621 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

travel on hand/foot brake

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 LFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

DA53 LFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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