MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advanced corrosion to front of ns sill.
condensation inside both headlamp lenses.
glow plug light illuminated.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advanced corrosion to front of ns sill.
condensation inside both headlamp lenses.
glow plug light illuminated.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advanced corrosion to nsr brake disc.
exhaust heat shield in poor condition
os inner cv gaiter split.
tailgate and ns sidee loading door fixed shut as theft prevention measures.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advanced corrosion to nsr brake disc.
exhaust heat shield in poor condition
os inner cv gaiter split.
tailgate and ns sidee loading door fixed shut as theft prevention measures.
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
osr tyre soft when presented for test.
rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?
EX53 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is EX53 FJJ safe to buy?
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