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NU53 YBG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,394 mi
Last recorded174,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 174,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 174,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 165,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,969 miles

Front both wiper blades split

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 162,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor by fuel neck (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both wiper blades split

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 160,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 160,200 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x4 (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 4 (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 157,092 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 157,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 154,040 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2014 154,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2013 147,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 133,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 122,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 109,887 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,094 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 100,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 100,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,180 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

n/s/f plastic bumper cracked/broken

o/s/r tyre cutting off on inside of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2006 84,643 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres cut out/bald on outter edges †rear tyres cutting out on inner edges

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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NU53 YBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU53 YBG, 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 NU53 YBG registered?

NU53 YBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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