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LT53 CYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

covers in engine bay obscuring some components

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,932 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber poor damping operation

Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber poor damping operation

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,838 miles

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

rear seats fitted folded down on test also no belts fitted to seats

Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,033 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,184 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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LT53 CYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CYV, 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 LT53 CYV registered?

LT53 CYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LT53 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 CYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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