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RY53 EWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on jacking points at the front

Fail 22 Oct 2019 166,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on jacking points at the front

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 155,949 miles

corrosion on under side of van

Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 134,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 134,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 122,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,210 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 112,208 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 101,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2-3mm of tread

stone damage to both rear tyres

Fail 14 Nov 2013 101,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2-3mm of tread

stone damage to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,899 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 90,899 miles

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

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

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,988 miles

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

slight blow from center exhaust section

some damage to offside wing mirror but not affecting rear view

Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

offside front inner c.v gaiter split

slight blow from center exhaust section

some damage to offside wing mirror but not affecting rear view

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,576 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

BOTH REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,538 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,188 miles

N/S WIPERBLADE WEAKENING

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,546 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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RY53 EWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY53 EWR, 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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RY53 EWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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