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DG53 YWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,071 mi
Last recorded87,071 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body panels corroded

heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2021 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2020 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside heavily under sealed

wheel arches and doors corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both sills corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2017 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower wind sceen has small crack not effecting drivers view of the road

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,544 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,544 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,745 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,347 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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DG53 YWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YWM, 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 DG53 YWM registered?

DG53 YWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DG53 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 YWM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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