MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
corrosion around front subframe mountings.
corrosion to brake pipes.
offside front drive shaft,inner boot split.
offside front seat belt starting to fray.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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