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WM52 DCY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,075 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 120,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 119,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 119,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,882 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 118,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,537 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 108,510 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,387 miles

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

front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 104,362 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting missing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,692 miles

Front exhaust has one out of the two brackets missing but is still adequatly supported

Nearside front inner cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside front inner cv gaitor split and insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2009 92,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,646 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,431 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,750 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

WM52 DCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is WM52 DCY safe to buy?

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