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ND53 NMY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 NMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 124,061 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger at center holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at clip two pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

front flexys not secured in clips on struts

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,635 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 119,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,675 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,907 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,606 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,560 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2011 84,555 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,329 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,328 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 68,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 67,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

drivers window switch broken

nearside rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 14 May 2008 57,993 miles

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

exhaust front pipe clamp broken

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,216 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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ND53 NMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ND53 NMY, 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 ND53 NMY registered?

ND53 NMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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