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NL53 DXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,491 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,753 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2015 60,734 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,966 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,198 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 41,198 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,700 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,700 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,510 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,794 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 23,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,070 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

NL53 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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