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DE53 UDV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 116,291 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake almost at the end of its working travel

Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 111,706 miles

Brake performance not tested front/rear brake pipe leaking at front (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,788 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,022 miles

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)

n/s headlamp has water ingress.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,694 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,694 miles

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,688 miles

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

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 UDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

DE53 UDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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