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DK03 YMR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,639 mi
Last recorded148,639 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,437 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive repair covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 131,029 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,834 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 128,834 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 127,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall surface cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 122,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,128 miles

ASR LIGHT ON BUT NO ABS FAULT PRESENT

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTS MISSING

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED BUT SPRAYED WITH GREASE

GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 6 Feb 2015 120,118 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTS MISSING

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED BUT SPRAYED WITH GREASE

GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,647 miles

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

glow plug light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 92,192 miles

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

n/s/r disc conditon

Fail 27 Feb 2012 92,182 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

n/s/r disc conditon

Pass 12 Apr 2011
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2009 67,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 44,914 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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DK03 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK03 YMR, 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 DK03 YMR registered?

DK03 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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