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YN53 OLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,903 mi
Last recorded162,903 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 OLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,903 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner sills show signs of corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front jacking points show signs of corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside sliding door shows signs of corrsion

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch has slight corrsion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside inner sills show signs of corrsion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside sliding door shows signs of corrsion lower

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 152,098 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside rear (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside inner sills show signs of corrsion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside sliding door shows signs of corrsion lower

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,072 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear wheel arhes (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,001 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,569 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,037 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 60,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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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YN53 OLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YN53 OLJ, 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 YN53 OLJ registered?

YN53 OLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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