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WM52 DCO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,431 mi
Last recorded152,431 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,431 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 152,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 145,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 134,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 134,480 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,142 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

both inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,142 miles

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

both inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,998 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,998 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 115,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,658 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 114,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,699 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode and blister

Glow plug warning light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Not all centre stop light working

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Powersteering pipes going to rack corroded

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,699 miles

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

Both outer sills starting to corrode and blister

Glow plug warning light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Not all centre stop light working

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Powersteering pipes going to rack corroded

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 102,114 miles

spare wheel missing

wheel trims fitted

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear number plate faded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 102,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear number plate faded

spare wheel missing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 96,627 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,140 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,424 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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WM52 DCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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