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VN53 LYT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,392 mi
Last recorded196,392 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 LYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 196,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre splitting around outer sidewall.

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

Windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 169,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre splitting around outer sidewall.

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

Windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 152,146 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 152,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Outer Sills slightly Corroded.

Rear Diff Has Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2013 122,360 miles

Both sides outer rear sills have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside door mirror damaged but not affecting drivers rear view

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has cracks in excess of a 40mm circle outside of zone "A" but not obstructing the drivers view of the road

Fail 18 May 2013 122,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both sides outer rear sills have slight corrosion

Centre seatbelt buckle damaged but not affecting its operation

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside door mirror damaged but not affecting drivers rear view

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has cracks in excess of a 40mm circle outside of zone "A" but not obstructing the drivers view of the road

Fail 16 May 2013 122,353 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

body damage to off side front wheel arch area.

both rear brake backing plates corroded.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

both rear resistration plate lamps working but dim.

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash.

off side front headlamp/indicator lamp damp may affect light output when dip beam is rectified.

park brake travel poor.

passenger door mirror repaired with tape and slightly insecure.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,593 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 95,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

dash lights 'on'

handbake near end of travel

n/s handbrake effort getting low

o/s/r brake slighty binding

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,982 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 37,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,100 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,100 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,974 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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VN53 LYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VN53 LYT, 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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VN53 LYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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