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RY52 XSV

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,259 mi
Last recorded198,259 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 XSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 198,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over body, no sharp edges (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side light dim

Offside number plate light dim

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 198,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over body, no sharp edges (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side light dim

Offside number plate light dim

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 186,484 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 186,466 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 172,981 miles

both front tyres starting to show signs of wear on inner edges

chassis starting to corrode in places

n/s/f repeater lense missing but not showing white light

Pass 5 Sep 2013 163,675 miles

advise both side repeaters starting to deteriate in colour

advise drop sills + chassis starting to corrode

advise exhaust slight leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise both side repeaters starting to deteriate in colour

advise drop sills + chassis starting to corrode

advise exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 154,923 miles

slight play to offside front tie rod inner fixing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 27 Jul 2010 136,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 136,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,184 miles

Off side inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Jun 2009 126,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Off side inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Jun 2008 114,475 miles

Horn working intermitently

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off side inner cv boot split

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 114,475 miles

Horn working intermitently

Off side inner cv boot split

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,125 miles

offside front drive shaft inner c.v.boot to gearbox end split needs replacing !

Pass 11 Dec 2006 100,588 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,821 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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RY52 XSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY52 XSV, 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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RY52 XSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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