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DE53 AJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,019 mi
Last recorded149,019 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 149,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,804 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 141,804 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,832 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 131,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 119,156 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 119,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 107,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,964 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,696 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,884 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 AJO 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 64.7%.

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 DE53 AJO, 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 AJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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