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FY52 YMR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,904 mi
Last recorded119,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,904 miles

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

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

hand brake has reserve travel

near side front mirror damaged but not obligatory

offside front chassis leg corroded but not in prescribed area

offside front door corroded

under vehicle has surface rust

Fail 10 Jul 2018 119,614 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Hand brake has slight reserve travel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/s front chassis leg corroded but not in prescribed area

O/s front door corroded

Under vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,648 miles

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

O/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear x member slightly corroded

Under vehicle has surface rust

Fail 6 Jul 2017 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear x member slightly corroded

Under vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear doors (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filter casing corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s and N/s bulk head welding heavily under sealed

O/s and N/s front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

O/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear x member slightly corroded

Under vehicle has surface rust

Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Bulk head between inner wing and strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Bulk head between inner wing and strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion Rear doors (6.1.B.2)

Fuel filter casing corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s and N/s front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

O/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear x member slightly corroded

Under vehicle has surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead between inner wing and strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle seat belt (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead between inner wing and strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler guard excessively corroded

near side front door corroded

near side front tyre side wall corroded.

near side rear door corroded

near side rear tyre side wall perished.

offside front door corroded

offside rear door corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

rear boot corroded.

under body/suspension/chassis surface rusty.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 100,337 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,798 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,387 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brakes on 25% imbalance limit

Fail 8 Feb 2013 90,387 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brakes on 25% imbalance limit

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,847 miles

advise corrosion forming on exhaust front pipe

advise front brake pads 2/3 worn

advise rear number plate deteriorating still readable at present

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise corrosion forming on exhaust front pipe

advise front brake pads 2/3 worn

advise rear number plate deteriorating still readable at present

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,611 miles

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

minor fluctuation at n/s/f brake

Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

minor fluctuation at n/s/f brake

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,602 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,497 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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FY52 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 FY52 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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FY52 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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