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YH03 YNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

187,761 mi
Last recorded187,761 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2018 187,761 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 181,133 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 181,129 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 166,665 miles

tap on engine

underbody heavily undersealed around repair but found to be solid

Fail 31 Aug 2016 166,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

tap on engine

Fail 29 Jun 2016 163,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

general underbody condition poor

Pass 3 Aug 2015 148,255 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 148,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 112,138 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 104,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mirrors cracked but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Oct 2010 104,498 miles

mirrors cracked but not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 1 May 2009 95,047 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 95,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 89,621 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 89,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 147,390 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

low effort near side rear park brake

small stone chips in wind screen

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 27 Apr 2006 147,390 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

low effort near side rear park brake

small stone chips in wind screen

wiper blades starting to split

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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YH03 YNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YH03 YNG, 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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YH03 YNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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