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LV03 YLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,501 mi
Last recorded150,501 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corrosion all over

Pass 28 Nov 2017 150,378 miles

welding work covered in under seal on resest

Fail 18 Nov 2017 150,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 149,135 miles

Under body rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,135 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under body rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 145,280 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 145,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 129,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 26 Sep 2014 129,057 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 27 Sep 2013 126,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,908 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 111,908 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,207 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,682 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,949 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 36,935 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

LV03 YLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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