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NY53 DWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,372 mi
Last recorded142,372 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 142,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 142,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 135,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,587 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 100,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

stone chip in wind screen o/s

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,671 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low edges

o/s/r back plate corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 90,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,444 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,358 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 68,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,674 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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NY53 DWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NY53 DWN, 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 NY53 DWN registered?

NY53 DWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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