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YM53 DXT

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,554 mi
Last recorded156,554 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 156,554 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both side in certain areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 156,537 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body corroded in such way there is chance of the rear trailing arm can detach (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 155,082 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 153,444 miles

Front Disc Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose Cracking.

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

Offside Front Flexi Brake Hose Cracking.

Offside Front Inner Rod End Play.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Offisde Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

Rear Disc Corroded.

Fail 24 May 2023 153,443 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Disc Corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Flexi Brake Hose Cracking.

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

Offside Front Flexi Brake Hose Cracking.

Offside Front Inner Rod End Play.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Offisde Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

Rear Disc Corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2023 153,368 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin fuel injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above rear end of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where side step bracket bolts on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 151,212 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 148,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2020 147,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2018 143,959 miles

all sills corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 143,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both rear trailing arm anchorage corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all sills corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 139,635 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 139,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 136,420 miles

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

Nearside steering rack end slight play

corrosion nearside floor (none structural)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 136,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside steering rack end slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2015 125,530 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 125,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 88,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,150 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,150 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 61,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 50,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,061 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,061 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,258 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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YM53 DXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YM53 DXT, 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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YM53 DXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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