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YJ53 BXE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,135 mi
Last recorded174,135 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2018 174,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer edge

Nearside Front windscreen has a crack outside of swept area

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,019 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,030 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,190 miles

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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YJ53 BXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 BXE, 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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What year was YJ53 BXE registered?

YJ53 BXE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is YJ53 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 BXE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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