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YG53 BXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 132,579 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 132,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded across rigger /above rear axle (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

will need to see before any underseal put on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 126,294 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 126,290 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill front to rear (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,355 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,076 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 115,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,331 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 97,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,116 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,170 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,788 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 57,788 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low. †Rear brake discs corroded.

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 BXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG53 BXJ, 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 BXJ registered?

YG53 BXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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