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WM52 DCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,130 mi
Last recorded153,130 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 153,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 149,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 149,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 147,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 147,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 143,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 143,045 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 138,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 134,085 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 134,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 118,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 114,715 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 110,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 100,554 miles

some rear brake imbalance

various chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r brake disc corroded on limit

both front brake discs have a wear lip

Fail 7 Jul 2008 100,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r brake disc corroded on limit

some rear brake imbalance

various chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,101 miles

see original advise sheet no. 751407087195 that still applies

Fail 6 Jul 2007 88,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror smashed but interior mirror also fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,214 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 DCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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