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NL53 DWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,600 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 127,589 miles

centre seat belt slow to retract

Fail 12 Sep 2014 125,785 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 123,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 123,945 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 111,776 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,122 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2010 90,174 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,487 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NL53 DWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NL53 DWN, 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 NL53 DWN registered?

NL53 DWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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