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DG53 YWC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,860 mi
Last recorded157,860 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 157,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH UNEVEN WEAR CLOSE TO WAER MARKERS BOTH FRONT SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR AND OLD (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI O/S/F INNER WINGS UNDER AIR FILTER LOOKS WEK STRIP CHECK GENERAL METAL FATIGE BEEN WELED BLACKED THROUGH OUT WAX OI GREASE REQ ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ECT

Fail 1 Dec 2021 157,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH UNEVEN WEAR CLOSE TO WAER MARKERS BOTH FRONT SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR AND OLD (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI O/S/F INNER WINGS UNDER AIR FILTER LOOKS WEK STRIP CHECK GENERAL METAL FATIGE BEEN WELED BLACKED THROUGH OUT WAX OI GREASE REQ ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBERS ECT

Stop lamp(s) all not working STICKING SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 155,847 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support next to spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 153,726 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wing to chassis to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 153,726 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to towing bar two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,400 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides body outriggers and nearside front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush frony bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance both sides and inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 148,504 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked both sides (2.5.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sill to body outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner sill centre and rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

inner rack joints slight play within

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 145,984 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,079 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 138,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 134,249 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 134,249 miles

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)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 128,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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DG53 YWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG53 YWC, 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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DG53 YWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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