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CV52 YKE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013

Rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn very low

Fail 9 Dec 2013

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres worn very low

Pass 9 Oct 2012
Fail 1 Aug 2012

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011
Fail 29 Jul 2011

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,279 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,971 miles

part of centre stop light inop

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 48,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,475 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,314 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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CV52 YKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV52 YKE, 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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What year was CV52 YKE registered?

CV52 YKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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