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NY52 VDL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,501 mi
Last recorded114,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,379 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,379 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 104,045 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,578 miles

Tow bar electric socket insecure

All round corrosion on outer body panels

Front bumper insecure

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 82,403 miles

Front bumper cracked

Windsceen cracked on n/s outside swept area

n/s side loading door handle broken

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,542 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 58,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 48,988 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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NY52 VDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NY52 VDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY52 VDL registered?

NY52 VDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is NY52 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 VDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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