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YG53 BXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,131 mi
Last recorded171,131 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 BXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 171,131 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 169,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,112 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 165,112 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 155,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,511 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 137,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure inside pad lining loose (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 78,467 miles

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre approaching limit

spare wheel holder locking device missing

o/s rear anti rattle spring insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2009 69,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,800 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 61,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,857 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 BXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BXH, 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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YG53 BXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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