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DC03 DKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 114,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

o/ n/s front inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 28 Mar 2011 114,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

o/ n/s front inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,605 miles

slight damage to rear lights/lens

Fail 2 Feb 2010 96,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 84,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,982 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 46,680 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,680 miles

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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DC03 DKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DC03 DKX, 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 DC03 DKX registered?

DC03 DKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is DC03 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 DKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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