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DF53 VVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,899 mi
Last recorded184,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 184,899 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 184,899 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 179,779 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 179,738 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,385 miles

brake pipes corroded.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

substantial general corrosion, attention strongly recommended.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 161,379 miles

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.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 154,012 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 153,979 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,887 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,717 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 139,418 miles

brake pedal travel long

fuel filter damp, attn. recommended.

rear seats not fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 132,734 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 131,478 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 127,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 25 Apr 2013 127,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 117,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,589 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 96,589 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,481 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,517 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,205 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,205 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,305 miles

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

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 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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