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DE53 AJV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,589 mi
Last recorded203,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 203,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 195,650 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 195,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 189,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 188,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 134,671 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2012 121,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disc slightly worn

n/s/f inner c v boot slightly split

Pass 7 Jul 2012 121,080 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear disc slightly worn

n/s/f inner c v boot slightly split

Pass 13 May 2011 116,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 179,380 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 179,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 170,946 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2007 155,997 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 155,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 112,628 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 AJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DE53 AJV, 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 DE53 AJV registered?

DE53 AJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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