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DG53 YWY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021

OSF door handle has a temp repair

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seats an door panels missing at time oftest

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over welded repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has aqll over corrosion and is heavily undercoated , including over welded repairs

Fail 17 Aug 2021

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired incomplete weld around repair (under drivers floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating NSF and OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working NS and OS (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing pads missing. caliper now leaking from piston! DANGEROUS!!!! (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

OSF door handle has a temp repair

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seats an door panels missing at time oftest

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All over welded repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has aqll over corrosion and is heavily undercoated , including over welded repairs

Pass 5 Jul 2016 157,765 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 150,753 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage,no cords exposed

underside of vehicle repaired by extensive tidy welding & undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,162 miles

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

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

front jacking point s starting to corrode

rear cross member corroded,not within a prescibed area

Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,220 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,625 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Surface corrosion to underside of van

Fail 3 Mar 2012 125,625 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Surface corrosion to underside of van

Pass 5 Mar 2011 117,301 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 117,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,378 miles

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2010 112,364 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner tyre wall perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 107,021 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 106,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,158 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 81,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YWY 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 64.7%.

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 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 DG53 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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