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WM52 DBV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,445 mi
Last recorded156,445 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 156,445 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner wheelarch in engine bay corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear passenger door outer handle operation poor

Fail 25 Nov 2013 156,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front inner wheelarch in engine bay corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear passenger door outer handle operation poor

Pass 27 Nov 2012 151,920 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 145,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 133,038 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 133,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2009 125,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 125,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 115,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 101,919 miles

power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,070 miles

centre exhaust box cracked around outlet pipe

front exhaust section corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2007 88,070 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box cracked around outlet pipe

front exhaust section corroded

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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WM52 DBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM52 DBV, 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 WM52 DBV registered?

WM52 DBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is WM52 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 DBV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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