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LY53 BVE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,304 mi
Last recorded186,304 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 BVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 186,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 179,076 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 179,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 165,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 155,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 127,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 114,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,874 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 94,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 83,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,031 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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LY53 BVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LY53 BVE, 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 LY53 BVE registered?

LY53 BVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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