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MJ52 SYG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 SYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no reverse lights

odometer not displayed

Fail 6 Oct 2026

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no reverse lights

odometer not displayed

Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,842 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Oct 2025 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Oct 2024 38,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI MOUNT CRACKED ON WELD (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 215/65/16 100T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,148 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 37,148 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,854 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 14 Jul 2022 34,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))

All four tyres cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 25,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,237 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

exhaust clamp broken

front tyres perrished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 21,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,436 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 7,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 3,264 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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MJ52 SYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc 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 MJ52 SYG, 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 MJ52 SYG registered?

MJ52 SYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is MJ52 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ52 SYG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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