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YH53 DXB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

167,748 mi
Last recorded167,748 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 DXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 167,748 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine mtg area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s r tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 6 Jan 2015 156,862 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 156,862 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 155,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,135 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 145,135 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 144,877 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 144,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 142,083 miles

corrosion around front subframe mountings.

corrosion to brake pipes.

offside front drive shaft,inner boot split.

offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 142,083 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion around front subframe mountings.

corrosion to brake pipes.

offside front drive shaft,inner boot split.

offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 134,485 miles

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

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

off side front iner cv boot split

Fail 19 Dec 2009 134,485 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front iner cv boot split

Pass 30 Dec 2008 123,235 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp damaged but secure

gearselector balance weight/ vibration damper loose

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

spare tyre low on outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2008 123,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp damaged but secure

gearselector balance weight/ vibration damper loose

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear brake discs slight corrosion on inner edge

spare tyre low on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2007 119,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 119,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

foot brake has little reserve travel but just surficent at time of test

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,708 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YH53 DXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 YH53 DXB, 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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YH53 DXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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