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YN03 AUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 AUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 136,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high to high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded to rear flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both o/s and n/s sills holed within 12in of prescribed area of rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded and missing and within 12in of main engine and suspension frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded and missing within 12in of engine and suspension frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs badly worn reduced surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting not fixed to chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens holed (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

all wheel nuts have shadows but are tight no movement

Pass 22 Mar 2018 131,587 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,569 miles

n/s rear lamp lense cracked not showing white light

Fail 26 Mar 2015 111,569 miles

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

n/s rear lamp lense cracked not showing white light

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,323 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,143 miles

both rear tyres show signs of rubbing on wheel arch when weight is in vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2014 105,143 miles

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

both rear tyres show signs of rubbing on wheel arch when weight is in vehicle

nearside front wiperblade split

offside front wiperblade split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,652 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,756 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 33,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,205 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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YN03 AUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YN03 AUU, 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 YN03 AUU registered?

YN03 AUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 AUU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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