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LX53 KYH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,805 mi
Last recorded136,805 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 136,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 105,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

noise from rear brakes when foot brake applied

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,833 miles

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

noise from rear brakes when foot brake applied

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,158 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,440 miles

slight condensation in nearside front headlight but not affecting beam image

Fail 18 Dec 2012 70,440 miles

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

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

slight condensation in nearside front headlight but not affecting beam image

Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,933 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 54,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,783 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,136 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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LX53 KYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX53 KYH, 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 LX53 KYH registered?

LX53 KYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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