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LY53 BVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 BVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 111,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / tyre size 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Excessive corrosion / hole to jacking point area

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded front to rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Excessive corrosion / hole to jacking point area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded front to rear

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 105,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Excessive corrosion / hole to jacking point area

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded front to rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Excessive corrosion / hole to jacking point area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded front to rear

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps misted up

both rear wheel arches rusty

underside rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

underside rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 91,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Slightly Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,261 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,520 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a slit in tread

Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,516 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

N/S/F Tyre has a slit in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,709 miles

Offside door mirror cover cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,610 miles

offside rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,230 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 BVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BVX, 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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LY53 BVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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