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MV53 YJH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,058 mi
Last recorded201,058 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 201,058 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

general condition of vehicle is corroded.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 175,468 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 175,437 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013
Pass 5 Nov 2011 138,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 123,385 miles

both front tires low

Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,256 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 100,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2008 88,380 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 88,380 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,405 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 110,595 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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MV53 YJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV53 YJH, 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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MV53 YJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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