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LV03 YLP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,608 mi
Last recorded106,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,623 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 101,623 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 82,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011

near side front and off side front disc worn

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front and off side front disc worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,319 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 47,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 40,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,526 miles

both rear brake discs corrided and discolured

front exhaust bracket partly missing

gearshift cables getting stiff

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 YLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLP, 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 LV03 YLP registered?

LV03 YLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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