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YN53 VBT

2003 Mercedes Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

705,743 mi
Last recorded705,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Unknown144,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 VBT
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 705,743 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 705,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 705,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various body frame corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2021 705,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various body frame corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 705,241 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 705,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 703,531 miles

fuel tank brackets damaged

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 4 Jun 2019 703,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2019 703,527 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 692,166 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre puncture (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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YN53 VBT is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown in Multi-colour with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 144,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN53 VBT registered?

YN53 VBT is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YN53 VBT shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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