MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes for power steering corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and detached from inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed next to suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes for power steering corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat modification insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O.D.O.meter not illuminated
rear brake discs corroded
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O.D.O.meter not illuminated
rear brake discs corroded
Inner C.V.boot split
Odometer not illuminated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Inner C.V.boot split
Odometer not illuminated
both front tyres getting low
cut in n/s/r tyre
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside rear (foot & park) brake effort poor.
Wiper blades deteriorating.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 LFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LFV, 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 LFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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