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LV03 YKP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,990 miles

Front nearside and offside jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Nearside outer sill has damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,230 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

damage to nearside outer sill

slight play in offside inner steering knuckle inner joint

Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,188 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

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

damage to nearside outer sill

slight play in offside inner steering knuckle inner joint

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,034 miles

A pillar showing signs of corrosion

door mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2017 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet near strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet near strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

A pillar showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre near limit and wearing unevenly

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

door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,308 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs wearing and corroding

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

Offside door mirror cracked

exhaust corroding

slight damage to both front rims

Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,307 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs wearing and corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside door mirror cracked

exhaust corroding

slight damage to both front rims

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,802 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front inner gaiter leaking

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front inner gaiter leaking

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,401 miles

Both front inner steering rack has play

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,371 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight smear on wipers

Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,700 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 45,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 45,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,131 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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LV03 YKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV03 YKP, 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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LV03 YKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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