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DK03 CWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vario

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

345,579 mi
Last recorded345,579 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario136,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 345,579 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 345,574 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 344,631 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 344,631 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 338,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 329,107 miles

Body not fully secure All body panels (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 329,107 miles

Body not fully secure All body panels (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 329,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 328,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 328,954 miles

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 328,272 miles

Rear brake discs corroding but not severely weakened.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 328,047 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake discs corroding but not severely weakened.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 327,121 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 326,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 117,717 miles

rear o/s door inner handle condition

Pass 2 Apr 2008 104,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,634 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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DK03 CWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 136,142 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 CWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK03 CWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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