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SN53 RYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

146,329 mi
Last recorded146,329 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 146,329 miles

All suspension comp sub frames corroded age related

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner outer sills age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 146,329 miles

All suspension comp sub frames corroded age related

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner outer sills age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack pipes repair (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 146,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack pipes repair (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,944 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 142,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 138,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 138,132 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,011 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 134,011 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 125,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Centre high level stop light is not fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,069 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens has water ingress

Fail 13 Jul 2015 116,068 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside headlamp lens has water ingress

parking brake only just meets the minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,625 miles

spare tyre is defective in that it is worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,621 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

spare tyre is defective in that it is worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,314 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 101,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,574 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,723 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 49,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,018 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,992 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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SN53 RYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 SN53 RYZ, 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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SN53 RYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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