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YG53 BZR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

107,929 mi
Last recorded107,929 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 BZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 107,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 107,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 103,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 98,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 98,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central sill out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 98,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill [x2] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 97,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point/sill corroded

Offside Front jacking point/sill corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Front jacking point/sill corroded

Offside Front jacking point/sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,148 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 29 May 2015 91,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 91,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,555 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,651 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,249 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,165 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,120 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,019 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 61,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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