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LY52 NRN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,123 mi
Last recorded193,123 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 NRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 193,123 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 185,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 176,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 168,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 161,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 150,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 133,252 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both inner c.v. boots split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 133,252 miles

both inner c.v. boots split

Pass 20 Aug 2009 111,550 miles

Both number plates starting to stain

N/S & O/S inner drive shaft gaiters split

Tape repair to both mirrors

Fail 20 Aug 2009 111,550 miles

Both number plates starting to stain

N/S & O/S inner drive shaft gaiters split

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tape repair to both mirrors

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

os handbrake efficiency lower,recommend further attention

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 92,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front brake balance poor 19%

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front mirrors repaired

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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LY52 NRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY52 NRN, 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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LY52 NRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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