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RY53 PVN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,952 mi
Last recorded208,952 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 208,952 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner C.V. boot perished

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear inner C.V. boot split

Fail 22 Dec 2015 208,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern not visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam pattern not visible (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear inner C.V. boot perished

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear inner C.V. boot split

Pass 3 Dec 2014 193,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just visable

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Nearside rear inner C.V.boot split

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner C.V.boot perished

Fail 3 Dec 2014 193,443 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just visable

Nearside rear indicator lens damaged

Nearside rear inner C.V.boot split

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear inner C.V.boot perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 178,602 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 178,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 167,471 miles

exchaust system corroded

front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn on legal limit on outer edges

headlamps deteriated

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 151,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake pad worn low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 135,001 miles

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

front no plate delaminating

Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,070 miles

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

N/S/R brake has a slight bind

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2009 116,070 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/R brake has a slight bind

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 97,892 miles

front screen stonechipped

Fail 26 Nov 2008 97,892 miles

Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

front screen stonechipped

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,916 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 PVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RY53 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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