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LY53 GKC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 141,207 miles

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

Nearside Front body has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front body has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 139,140 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 132,289 miles

Centre Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 133,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 127,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2015 127,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 111,906 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has low tread on inner edge and small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,195 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 104,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 96,118 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,965 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 81,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

offside headlamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting beam image

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight twist on nearside rear brake hose

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 GKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LY53 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

LY53 GKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 GKC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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