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LV53 DJU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,065 mi
Last recorded66,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,566 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 32,971 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 31,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 30,078 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,320 miles

vin plate not found

Fail 31 Oct 2014 28,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

vin plate not found

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,715 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,221 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,466 miles

n/s/r brake disc corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,559 miles

oil level low

slight corrosion and rippling to n/s/r disc inner face

Fail 14 Oct 2008 18,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil level low

slight corrosion and rippling to n/s/r disc inner face

Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,903 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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LV53 DJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV53 DJU, 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 LV53 DJU registered?

LV53 DJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is LV53 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 DJU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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