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DE53 YNR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,039 mi
Last recorded165,039 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 165,039 miles

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 164,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2016 161,617 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

general corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 9 Jul 2016 161,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 141,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 141,108 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 128,055 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 128,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 118,159 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 118,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 108,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 108,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 104,457 miles

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp function is deteriorating

(1.4A.2c)The offside rear indicator lamp is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2d)The offside rear indicator lamp colour is slightly incorrect at approximately 45* to the right when viewed from the rear

(1.5.1b)The offside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside rear sills below the loading doors have surface corrosion forming

(2.5C.1d)The offside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter is incomplete and deteriorated

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(3.5.1h)The front and the rear brake discs faces (ALL) are worn and pitted

(3.6B.2c)The rear steel brake pipes through their brackets along their lengths have corrosion forming

(3.6G.2b)The brake fluid level through the reservoir cannot be seen as to the level present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts during their application and reducing mode are at 24%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.4.1)The rear loading door around the handle area has corrosion forming

(7.4.A.1)The exhaust tail pipe emits blue smoke at idle but is not considered significant volume to create a dense enough visual smoke to issue a fail criteria,but indicates a fault exists

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 104,457 miles

(1.1A.2b)The nearside front position lamp function is deteriorating

(1.4A.2c)The offside rear indicator lamp is slightly damaged

(1.4A.2d)The offside rear indicator lamp colour is slightly incorrect at approximately 45* to the right when viewed from the rear

(1.5.1b)The offside rear reflector is slightly damaged

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside rear sills below the loading doors have surface corrosion forming

(2.5C.1d)The offside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter is incomplete and deteriorated

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement present at right angles to the normal movement indicating wear present

(3.5.1h)The front and the rear brake discs faces (ALL) are worn and pitted

(3.6B.2c)The rear steel brake pipes through their brackets along their lengths have corrosion forming

(3.6G.2b)The brake fluid level through the reservoir cannot be seen as to the level present

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts during their application and reducing mode are at 24%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.4.1)The rear loading door around the handle area has corrosion forming

(7.4.A.1)The exhaust tail pipe emits blue smoke at idle but is not considered significant volume to create a dense enough visual smoke to issue a fail criteria,but indicates a fault exists

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 25 Sep 2009 97,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 97,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,358 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 84,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,118 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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DE53 YNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE53 YNR, 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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DE53 YNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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