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LY03 JUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,166 mi
Last recorded120,166 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 JUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,166 miles

Front both jack points corroded / weakened

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 120,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front both jack points corroded / weakened

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 110,550 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake effort weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 100,986 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort weak

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

Rear foot brakes , efforts weak

Fail 25 May 2017 100,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort weak

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

Rear foot brakes , efforts weak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,121 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,121 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,729 miles

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 822,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 82,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,933 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear disc slightly corrodded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,486 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 76,259 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,979 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,456 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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LY03 JUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LY03 JUX, 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 LY03 JUX registered?

LY03 JUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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