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RY52 XTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,469 mi
Last recorded138,469 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 138,469 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 125,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake hoses perishing

inner driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,840 miles

brake pipes coroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 108,840 miles

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

brake pipes coroded

Pass 11 May 2011 104,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 97,977 miles

front inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,798 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,808 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2007 68,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,197 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 XTK 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 81.8%.

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 XTK, 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 RY52 XTK registered?

RY52 XTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is RY52 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 XTK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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