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VK53 YXB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,621 mi
Last recorded102,621 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,621 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 102,620 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,754 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 69,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,034 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ns mirror cracked

os mirror not standard

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,840 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 57,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,623 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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VK53 YXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VK53 YXB, 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 VK53 YXB registered?

VK53 YXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 YXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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