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AY53 FNX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,020 mi
Last recorded139,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 139,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 132,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 132,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 109,630 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 109,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 91,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 86,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,685 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,362 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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AY53 FNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc 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 AY53 FNX, 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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AY53 FNX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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