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CE52 YHG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,430 mi
Last recorded163,430 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 YHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 163,430 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 163,172 miles

Front front to rear n/s o/s inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front n/s lower outer ball joint worn [slight play] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front o/s subframe mounting showing signs of corrosion[on chassis] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shock-absorber casings loose (5.3.2 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 162,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 162,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 162,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 161,978 miles

exhaust slight leak and very rusty

n/s and o/s inner sills has heavy corrision

o/s middle inner sill has corrision/holed

power steering pipes has rust

Fail 29 Jun 2020 161,978 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded middle brake lines x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure middle mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle a lot less than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust slight leak

n/s and o/s inner sills has heavy corrision

o/s middle inner sill has corrision/hole

power steering pipe has corrision

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 156,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 145,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 145,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,381 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 131,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 131,684 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 128,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle has corrosion throughout body and prescribed areas

Pass 5 Mar 2015 128,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

vehicle has corrosion throughout body and prescribed areas

Pass 3 Mar 2014 123,844 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

vehicle has corrosion to both sills and chassis floor areas.

windscreen has damaged to n/s out of swept area.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,692 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded

power steering has a small malfunction at low speeds

tow bar electrics maybe checked as part of next years Mot test

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on tow bar and chassis around tow bar mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,368 miles

power steering appears to have a small malfunction at low speeds

rear brake discs corroded

trailer electrical socket will be part of the next MOT test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,080 miles

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

offside inner constant velocity gaiter split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 105,122 miles

advise front brake check,pads may need replacing

nearside handbrake outer cable corroded and starting to collapse

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,076 miles

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

advise front brake check,pads may need replacing

nearside handbrake outer cable corroded and starting to collapse

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2009 96,722 miles

imbalance of 37% between rear brakes

offside No plate came on when lightly tapped

Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,173 miles

N/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,652 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,652 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust clamp rusted through

Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,730 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Bulbs out on high level stop light

Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs corroded

Bulbs out on high level stop light

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CE52 YHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CE52 YHG, 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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CE52 YHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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