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DK03 CVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 151,890 miles

Body has an unsafe modification light bar on bonnet dangerous to other road users (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear main feeds x2 as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment defective (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

vehicle underbody has all over corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 136,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 126,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 118,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

all underside of body and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2016 108,160 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 108,160 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 91,800 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 80,176 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 69,717 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,829 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,654 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 26,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 26,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,260 miles

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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DK03 CVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DK03 CVJ, 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 DK03 CVJ registered?

DK03 CVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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