2003 Mercedes Vito 2.2L Diesel · DA53 LFV
2003 Mercedes Vito (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 79,878 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2151cc
DA53 LFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 79,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DA53 LFV Mileage History
- 13/04/202377,106 mi
- 12/04/202478,177 mi+1,071 mi
- 03/09/202478,398 mi+221 mi
- 23/09/202579,808 mi+1,410 mi
- 03/10/202579,878 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA53 LFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Vito (DA53 LFV) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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