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EX53 FJN

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,488 mi
Last recorded208,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 208,488 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front jacking points rusty

exhaust heat shield loose

near side rear light unit broken

Fail 4 Jan 2023 208,458 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front jacking points rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2021 201,122 miles

engine ommitting slight smoke

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 191,095 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 191,033 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS + OS, marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded OSF + NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

NSR + OSR light lens damaged

Offside Front INNER TIE ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside sliding door very stiff to open

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

glow plug warning light

Pass 12 Apr 2019 190,545 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 189,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 189,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 188,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 184,745 miles

Both front wipers split at ends

Both rear light lenses cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 184,720 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Both front wipers split at ends

Both rear light lenses cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 181,276 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 181,276 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 168,111 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 6 Oct 2011 147,142 miles

advise n/s o/s/f inner c/v gators split

advise o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 138,699 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 122,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 105,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,298 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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EX53 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX53 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

EX53 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 FJN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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