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YK03 DJD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,649 mi
Last recorded83,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 DJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,649 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,875 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 63,873 miles

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 31 Mar 2011 60,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake light on dash

coil light on dash

offside h/brake low efficiency

Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,366 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake light on dash

coil light on dash

offside h/brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre bald on inner

o/s anfd n/s inner cv boots split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2009 53,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre bald on inner

o/s anfd n/s inner cv boots split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,530 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2008 49,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,785 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,784 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YK03 DJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YK03 DJD, 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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YK03 DJD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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