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YG53 BXF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,810 mi
Last recorded45,810 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 BXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 45,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember soft

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 28,440 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,185 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,919 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 27,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,068 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked to side wall but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Oct 2014 27,068 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked to side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,797 miles

both rear tyres cracked to side wall but not exposing cords

handbrake coming up high

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,542 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 26,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake coming up too high

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,843 miles

handbrake coming up too high

Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,774 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,125 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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YG53 BXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG53 BXF, 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 YG53 BXF registered?

YG53 BXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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