MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General surface rust under vehicle
Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommend replace (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Horn not working made good bad connection (7.7 (a))
General surface rust under vehicle
Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Recommend replace (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Both rear doors have extensive corrosion at the base
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Both rear doors have extensive corrosion at the base
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pipes corroded.
headlamp beam image clarity poor.
substantial general corrosion, attention strongly recommended.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipes corroded.
headlamp beam image clarity poor.
substantial general corrosion, attention strongly recommended.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside outrigger corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear park brake effort low in comparison to oposite brake
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside outrigger corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Front tyre wear biased to inner edges
Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
park brake lever has minimal reserve travel.
service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.
brake pedal travel long
fuel filter damp, attn. recommended.
rear seats not fitted
Brake pad warning light is on
NSR tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Small hole in OSF inner sill. Not in a prescribed area.
both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges
both rear brake discs slightly pitted & corroded
brake pad warning light on dash
corrosion to nearside front & offside front metal brake pipes
corrosion to offside & nearside inner lower sill's
corrosion to under vehicle chasis
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front & offside front flexi-brake hoses slightly deteriorated
slight play in nearside & offside steering rack arm inner joints
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges
both rear brake discs slightly pitted & corroded
brake pad warning light on dash
corrosion to nearside front & offside front metal brake pipes
corrosion to offside & nearside inner lower sill's
corrosion to under vehicle chasis
fuel pipes corroded
nearside front & offside front flexi-brake hoses slightly deteriorated
slight play in nearside & offside steering rack arm inner joints
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake warning lamp on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake warning lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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DF53 VVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DF53 VVW, 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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DF53 VVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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