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LV03 YKT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,261 mi
Last recorded123,261 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 YKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 103,713 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 90,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 90,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 89,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,993 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,971 miles

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

slight under body corosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,964 miles

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)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside rear being the lower reading of the two (3.7.B.6b)

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

slight under body corosion

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated slightly

Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,405 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces just ok at time of test (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just ok at time of test (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,576 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,037 miles

n/s/f tyre slight split but cords not exposed

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,784 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 YKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV03 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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