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BK53 YZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,538 mi
Last recorded157,538 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 157,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 157,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure link arm (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 156,788 miles

offside front jacking point corroded to hole

Fail 19 Oct 2015 156,788 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded i (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded ii (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner 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 jacking point corroded to hole

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,076 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 144,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 126,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,818 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,927 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,643 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,099 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 30,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,164 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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BK53 YZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK53 YZZ, 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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BK53 YZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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