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DE53 WPM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,599 mi
Last recorded139,599 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,599 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2016 139,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2015 123,786 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 123,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 103,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,133 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 89,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,186 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside seat belt clasp casing is broken but still working correctly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 78,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres are perishing

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside seat belt clasp casing is broken but still working correctly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,612 miles

nearside rear lamp unit slightly cracked and damaged

nearside seat belt stalk cover broken

offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2008 55,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside seat belt stalk cover broken

offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,590 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear light cracked

offside mirror cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,392 miles

offside door mirror cracked

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 WPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 WPM, 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 WPM registered?

DE53 WPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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