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LV03 YLN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,127 mi
Last recorded175,127 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 175,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner CV boot perishing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 175,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner CV boot perishing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 162,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split at flange on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 162,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split at flange on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 154,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Overall service brake efficiency minimum force only just met

Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,145 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

bulb out in speedo head cluster

exhaust system noisy and rattles possible baffles no leak

o/s doors corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 137,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

bulb out in speedo head cluster

exhaust system noisy and rattles possible baffles no leak

n/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s doors corroded

windscreen wipers not tested due to no water for screen

Pass 25 May 2016 127,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 113,020 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 99,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 99,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 95,774 miles

wheels protude out side wheel arch

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 May 2011 78,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,057 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 YLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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