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MV53 YKK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,134 mi
Last recorded156,134 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 156,134 miles

Front to rear under body showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low sound from horn

Pass 22 Aug 2015 150,112 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 150,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 144,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 144,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 137,210 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 137,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

split wipers rubbers front bumper loose nearside

Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,405 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 127,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear brake discs have corrossion

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

Offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,329 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 YKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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