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GY52 RZK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 RZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 136,943 miles

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door slightly rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,954 miles

ADVIESED BOTH FRONT DOORS RUSTING

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,718 miles

General heavier corrosion underside

Nearside Door heavily corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 120,718 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General heavier corrosion underside

Nearside Door heavily corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 119,347 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General heavier corrosion underside

Nearside Front Door heavily corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parkbrake effort low but lock out achieved

Fail 19 Jan 2021 119,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Door heavily corroded

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General heavier corrosion underside

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parkbrake effort low but lock out achieved

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,159 miles

General heavier corrosion of underside

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,159 miles

General heavier corrosion of underside

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavy corrosion of o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill panels (non prescribed areas)

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

n/s/r inner sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,843 miles

All rear seats removed

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General heavier corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corrosion /non prescribed area

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 109,817 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Slight corrosion o/s sill panel

Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,817 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Slight corrosion o/s sill panel

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,407 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer sill signs corrosion

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn

centre and rear exhaust signs corrosion

nearside front door corroded at bottom

Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,407 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside outer sill signs corrosion

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

both front wiper blades ends split

both rear tyres perishing and worn

centre and rear exhaust signs corrosion

nearside front door corroded at bottom

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front inner drive shaft boots perishing

both rear discs slight corrosion

both rear tyres slight perishing

bottom of nearside front door corroded

front discs slight wear

nearside front inner wing signs corrosion

offside front outer sill signs corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner drive shaft boots perishing

both rear discs slight corrosion

both rear tyres slight perishing

bottom of nearside front door corroded

front discs slight wear

nearside front inner wing signs corrosion

offside front outer sill signs corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls

front discs slight wear and pitting

offside front outer sill signs corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls

front discs slight wear and pitting

offside front outer sill signs corrosion

offside front tyre nearing wear markers

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,391 miles

front discs slight wear

general corrosion to underside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight perishing

nearside front brake hose heavily perished

offside front brake hose heavily perished

offside outer sill slight corrosion

rear discs slight wear

Pass 23 Dec 2011 72,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear discs slight pitting

stone chip to nearside front headlamp lense

Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,237 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 59,236 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,822 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front nomberplate slight damage

Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front nomberplate slight damage

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,018 miles

both rear tyres worn

center exhaust slight deterioration

exhaust exit pipe slight deterioration

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 22 Jan 2008 46,010 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn

center exhaust slight deterioration

exhaust exit pipe slight deterioration

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,573 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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GY52 RZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GY52 RZK, 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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GY52 RZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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