MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
engine ommitting slight smoke
under body slight surface corrosion
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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
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)
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)
advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge
advise handbrake travel
advise n/s o/s/f inner c/v gators split
advise o/s/r light lens cracked
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 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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