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DE53 AAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,376 mi
Last recorded155,376 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 155,376 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 153,630 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 153,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 150,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 147,380 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 140,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 136,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on base of sills,front arches,rear crossmember ,rear floor and suspension components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 136,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on base of sills,front arches,rear crossmember ,rear floor and suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 129,582 miles

Corrosion blisters on both sills

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

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

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

Power steering pipes heavily corroded

Rear shocker covers detached and corroded

Surface corrosion on boot floor and on box sections

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

slight wear in Both steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Jul 2011 129,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion blisters on both sills

Corrosion on working faces of rear brake discs

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipes heavily corroded

Rear shocker covers detached and corroded

Surface corrosion on boot floor and on box sections

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe (behind fuel tank) has advanced corrosion on it and is pitted

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover rotted off

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear shock absorber cover has advanced corrosion

Various exhaust heat shields not fully secured to underside

light surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 2 Aug 2010 120,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe (behind fuel tank) has advanced corrosion on it and is pitted

Nearside rear shockabsorber cover rotted off

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber cover has advanced corrosion

Various exhaust heat shields not fully secured to underside

light surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 10 Aug 2009 112,462 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded at mountings

minor damage to offside rear light lens

offside front tyre at 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

minor damage to nearside headlight

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,740 miles

minor damage to nearside headlight glass

waste on nearside inner drive shaft boot torn

Fail 31 Jul 2007 94,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advanced travel at handbrake lever

minor damage to nearside headlight glass

nearside check strap loose on pillar

waste on neareside inner drive shaft boot torn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,234 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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DE53 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE53 AAY, 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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DE53 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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