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DE53 YNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,711 mi
Last recorded117,711 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 111,116 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Sep 2019 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out-rigger chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out-rigger chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2017 98,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has play

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,716 miles

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,716 miles

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

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,564 miles

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Both sides windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle section joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,540 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Both sides windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle section joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,572 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,911 miles

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

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

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

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

front (both) brake disk slightly distorted

rear (both) lense cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,911 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front (both) brake disk slightly distorted

rear (both) lense cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

no bonnet stay

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heatshield inscure

no bonnet stay

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside inner cv gator split

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,093 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,499 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

corrosion on n/s rear brake disc advise replacement

front brake imbalance is above normal advise rectify

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

o/s rear door hinge cover is missing advise replacement

rattle from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,065 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 YNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YNY, 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 YNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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