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AU53 YZM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,808 mi
Last recorded173,808 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 173,808 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 173,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 173,666 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 173,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 169,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 169,647 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassic (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 169,432 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 169,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 169,235 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 169,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,725 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 22 Jul 2020 168,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2018 167,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 162,512 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 162,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 155,641 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 155,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 143,981 miles

o/s rear lense cracked no white light showing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 143,981 miles

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

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

o/s rear lense cracked no white light showing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,500 miles

N/S hand brake % lower than O/S

Fail 18 Sep 2013 133,500 miles

N/S hand brake % lower than O/S

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 124,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 124,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 70,058 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 70,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AU53 YZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AU53 YZM, 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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AU53 YZM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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