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LY53 ULL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,080 mi
Last recorded188,080 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ULL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 188,080 miles

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

NSR LAMP/LENS CRACKED

SLIGHT RUN OUT ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 30 Oct 2015 188,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported AT REAR MOUNT (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.7.5a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LENSES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (EARTH FAULT) (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion SIDE CARGO DOOR (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle REAR CARGO DOOR (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS & NS (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven OS HAS LOWER EFFORT (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding BOTH FRONT (3.7.B.1)

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

NSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW AND DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE

NSR LAMP/LENS CRACKED

Pass 28 Nov 2014 178,319 miles

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

both front headlight lenses badly faded

both number plate lights very dim

corrosion to both rear wheel arches & osr cargo door

Fail 28 Nov 2014 178,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four indicator bulbs faded

both front headlight lenses badly faded

both number plate lights very dim

corrosion to both rear wheel arches & osr cargo door

Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyre edges worn!

nearside rear light lens damaged!

Fail 4 Jun 2013 163,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyre edges worn!

nearside rear light lens damaged!

Pass 8 May 2012 151,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,580 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 98,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,959 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 68,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ULL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL registered?

LY53 ULL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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