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WR53 PYY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,358 mi
Last recorded194,358 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 PYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 194,358 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 185,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on body

Pass 3 Feb 2015 176,894 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 176,894 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 170,643 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 164,821 miles

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

The windscreen has a crack part way along the top

Pass 6 Feb 2012 159,127 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 153,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 236,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 142,703 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 142,701 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

stone chip/crack in windscreen

bonnet release stiff in operation

n/s/registration plate light dim

Pass 20 Feb 2008 137,053 miles

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

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

R/N/S light cluster is cracked.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 137,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

R/N/S light cluster is cracked.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 114,009 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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WR53 PYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR53 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 PYY registered?

WR53 PYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is WR53 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 PYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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