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NU53 YBH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp cracked

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp cracked

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 265,064 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body corroded all around

both outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 265,049 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills near suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body corroded all around

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 242,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

body corroded all over

nearside outer cover inscure

Fail 5 Nov 2015 242,300 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front doors (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sliding doors (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

body corroded all over

nearside outer cover inscure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 220,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 205,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 249,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2011 222,895 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 222,856 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 202,855 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear bumper cable tie on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 184,063 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 153,944 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 110,672 miles

Nearside loading door difficult to open.Nearside front disc lightly scored.Rear bumper offside held on with cable tie.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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