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LT53 CYL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,978 mi
Last recorded155,978 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2018 155,978 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,202 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front brake slightly tight in operation

Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,730 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,496 miles

cuts in tread of both front tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,496 miles

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

cuts in tread of both front tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 107,915 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 107,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 96,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,840 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,292 miles

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

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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LT53 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LT53 CYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT53 CYL?

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What year was LT53 CYL registered?

LT53 CYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is LT53 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 CYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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