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EX53 FHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 143,796 miles

Inner sills corroded nearside and offside

Fail 28 Mar 2025 143,796 miles

Inner sills corroded nearside and offside

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 143,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 143,218 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/s and n/s sills and inner sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,722 miles

Sills and inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 142,701 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Sills and inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 142,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 142,071 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,134 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately pipe has been joined but is not leaking (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 141,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills have slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 140,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills have slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,862 miles

power steering leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 140,862 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (7.1.2)

power steering leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,777 miles

Front power steering pipe damp

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Jun 2016 139,754 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front power steering pipe damp

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,490 miles

Both sills damaged

NSR tyre heavily perished

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 132,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both Sills Damaged

NSR tyre heavily perished

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 123,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,748 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 105,413 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 105,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EX53 FHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX53 FHA, 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 EX53 FHA registered?

EX53 FHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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