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YG53 BZA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

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

surface rust sills

Fail 25 Oct 2016 108,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,front mid and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

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

surface rust sills

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Cross member corroded. (tow bar removed)

Slight blow of exhaust under bonnet (injector)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight blow of exhaust under bonnet (injector)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 93,066 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,036 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,915 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,915 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,940 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,956 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 46,834 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

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 BZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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