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DE53 YNV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,189 mi
Last recorded152,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 152,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 143,428 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 143,428 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Change soon (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Change soon (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Change soon (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,109 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 119,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight play offside of steering rack.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 105,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight play offside of steering rack.

Wear ridge on front brake discs.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,577 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,577 miles

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,894 miles

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

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

N/S C.V. gaiter inner clip broken.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,413 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn and rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,050 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,593 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 YNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNV, 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 YNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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