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WM52 DCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,151 mi
Last recorded119,151 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,151 miles

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

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

advise chassis and sills surface corrosion

advise exhaust corroded

advise front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Sep 2017 119,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cracked/broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

advise chassis and sills surface corrosion

advise exhaust corroded

advise front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Mar 2016 117,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

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

engine emiting blue smoke

fuel down pipe metal protection shield corroded badly

Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,471 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

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

engine emiting blue smoke

fuel down pipe metal protection shield corroded badly

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,767 miles

rear seatbelt twisted.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,492 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

advise rear seat belts slightly twisted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,174 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,174 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,620 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 80,620 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O\S\R tyre sidewall cracked and could do with being replaced.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,996 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,996 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 56,147 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

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 DCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

WM52 DCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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