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L1 YMT

2003 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,559 mi
Last recorded59,559 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Atego153,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 YMT
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 58,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,810 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 56,810 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 54,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,787 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

reversing lamps inop

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,731 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 49,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 46,671 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 May 2019 46,671 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 42,329 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 42,328 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking brake valve area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 39,326 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 39,326 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 34,148 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall starting to crack

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 27,760 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 12 May 2015 27,757 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 May 2014 23,322 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 18,792 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 15,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,585 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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L1 YMT is a 2003 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 153,816 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 YMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L1 YMT registered?

L1 YMT is a 2003 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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