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LY52 NRO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,657 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 88,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,765 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 87,757 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,747 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,026 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 66,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,515 miles

o/s/f wiper blad slight slit

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 42,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,236 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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LY52 NRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 NRO registered?

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

Is LY52 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 NRO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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