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DF53 JWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,467 miles

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,391 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 91,391 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

nearside & offside front inner wings (lower) holed & corroded

nearside & offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

noise from offside rear brake when wheel is spun

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle heavily corroded in prescribed areas plus hole in floor to sill area not corrosion but advise weld repair

Pass 24 May 2013 77,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slihght bind nearside front wheel

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2012 72,945 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle struture corroded in areas

Pass 12 May 2011 68,286 miles

outer sills and chassis corroded

play in both steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 20 May 2010 62,598 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating advise replace now

slight play in rack arm joints

Pass 7 May 2009 56,824 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating advise replace

wiper blades smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,580 miles

CREEP ON BRAKE PEDAL

Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,580 miles

CREEP ON BRAKE PEDAL

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 42,838 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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DF53 JWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DF53 JWJ, 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 DF53 JWJ registered?

DF53 JWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DF53 JWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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