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NG52 MSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,803 mi
Last recorded178,803 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 MSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 178,803 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 178,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 6 Feb 2025 177,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 175,641 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 175,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 174,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 173,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 171,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 169,074 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 164,096 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 157,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 149,928 miles

Front inner c v gaiter starting to splite

Pass 15 Mar 2016 140,555 miles

Front bothside inner c v gaiter damaged

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 140,555 miles

Front bothside inner c v gaiter damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 130,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 130,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 113,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,539 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,518 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NG52 MSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NG52 MSY, 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 NG52 MSY registered?

NG52 MSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is NG52 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 MSY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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