2003 Mercedes VAN 111 CDI 2.1L Diesel · YN53 OLK
2003 Mercedes VAN 111 CDI (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 243,115 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VAN 111 CDI
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YN53 OLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2022
- 243,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN53 OLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Van 111 Cdi (YN53 OLK) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking under body (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under body (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
YN53 OLK Mileage History
- 06/01/2022242,948 mi
- 17/01/2022243,115 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 5,580 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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