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NL53 DWV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,617 mi
Last recorded45,617 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 45,617 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 45,052 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 45,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 44,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,167 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,239 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,655 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 24,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,365 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 21,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,230 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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NL53 DWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 DWV registered?

NL53 DWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is NL53 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 DWV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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