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WM52 DBY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,806 mi
Last recorded170,806 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 170,806 miles

corrosion on underside , rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 170,776 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on underside , rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 168,762 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heavy corrosion under rear of vehicle

Steering wheel grip damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2019 168,762 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heavy corrosion under rear of vehicle

Steering wheel grip damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2018 166,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 166,416 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 160,063 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs worn and corroded,

exhaust rubbers poor,

slight wear in steering ,

Fail 12 Jun 2017 160,051 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelights. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on underside of car, (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, (2.4.A.3)

brake discs worn and corroded ,

exhaust heat sheld loose

exhaust rubbers poor,

front side repeaters starting to discolour

slight wear in steering

Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,375 miles

Offside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately sealing clip not mounted to gaiter but gaiter not allowing ingress at time of test (2.2.C.1e)

Offside headlamp glass damaged but not insecure or affecting image at time of test

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front exhaust rubbers deteriortaed/split so not supporting system

engine remains running when light switch in 'on' position & ign key removed from barrell

oil leak

slight play steering rack inner joint(s)

very long crack in windscreen that does not seriously obstruct view or leave windscreen insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2016 151,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released with position/headlamps switch in 'on' position (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released with position lamps switch in 'on' position (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damage allowing very pale light emission (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light damage allowing very pale light emission (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released with position/headlamps switch in 'on' position (1.2.1e)

Offside Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately sealing clip not mounted to gaiter but gaiter not allowing ingress at time of test (2.2.C.1e)

Offside headlamp glass damaged but not insecure or affecting image at time of test

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front exhaust rubbers deteriortaed/split so not supporting system

engine remains running when light switch in 'on' position & ign key removed from barrell

oil leak

slight play steering rack inner joint(s)

very long crack in windscreen that does not seriously obstruct view or leave windscreen insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2015 140,946 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 131,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 122,778 miles

chipped windscreen

front exhaust mount split

ns inner driveshaft boot perished

rear discs corroding

sills corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2013 122,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chipped windscreen

front exhaust mount split

ns inner driveshaft boot perished

rear discs corroding

sills corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 103,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,471 miles

slight splits wiper blades still clearing windscreen

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2010 92,471 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight splits wiper blades still clearing windscreen

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,172 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2007 66,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front + rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,806 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DBY, 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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WM52 DBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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