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DK03 XNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

233,586 mi
Last recorded233,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 233,586 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2016 233,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2015 211,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 181,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 166,202 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 166,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 141,986 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 106,973 miles

n/s inner c/v cover split.

Fail 9 May 2011 106,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner c/v cover split.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 85,493 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot badly worn

o/s/f inner cv boot split advise replacment

Fail 2 May 2009 85,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f inner cv boot badly worn

o/s/f inner cv boot split advise replacment

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,666 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 75,666 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 71,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside sterring rack end has slight play in

Pass 1 May 2007 71,536 miles

offside sterring rack end has slight play in

Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,773 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 XNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK03 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

DK03 XNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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