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LV53 DJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 135,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 131,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 128,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,987 miles

corrosion starting on both rear inner sills.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 126,982 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion starting on both rear inner sills.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 126,429 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 126,424 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on most under side components

Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,518 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 122,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing (2.7.2a)

Offside side door and wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 122,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casing (2.7.2a)

Offside side door and wheel arch damaged

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 119,610 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 119,610 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,061 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,937 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight exhaust leak at centre silencer weld,rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 May 2014 99,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,042 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,980 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,980 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear disks slightly corroded on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,099 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 DJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DJZ, 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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LV53 DJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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