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DG53 ZYN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,793 mi
Last recorded196,793 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 196,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 191,297 miles

front anti-roll bar links have slight play

n/s/front tyre app. limits

small chip in screen

Fail 19 Sep 2011 191,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar links have slight play

n/s/front tyre app. limits

small chip in screen

Pass 16 Sep 2010 188,943 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front tyre app.limits 195/70/15

o/s/front headlamp damp

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/front outer c/v boot inner clip slightly loose

Fail 9 Sep 2010 188,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front tyre app.limits 195/70/15

o/s/front headlamp damp

o/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/front outer c/v boot inner clip slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2009 183,687 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion

offside front metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2008 155,267 miles

engine has oil leak.

front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

front tyres on legal limits.

n/s and o/s front bottom ball joints showing slight play.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 126,087 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 126,087 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,436 miles

n/s/front flexi brake hose mount slightly bent.

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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DG53 ZYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG53 ZYN, 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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DG53 ZYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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