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FB53 HNF

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,307 mi
Last recorded159,307 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 159,307 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s full length inner sills insufficiently welded on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 at front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure rear cross member corroded at bumper mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 155,724 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 155,715 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s front inner sills to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 151,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,171 miles

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

N/s inner and outer sill badly corroded

O/s inner and outer sill badly corroded

Rear lower crossmember corroded through

Fail 15 Dec 2015 137,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

N/s inner and outer sill badly corroded

O/s inner and outer sill badly corroded

Rear lower crossmember corroded through

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,245 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 122,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 113,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,202 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 105,884 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 105,884 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,384 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 62,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,886 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 43,689 miles

both front tyres near legal wear limits

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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FB53 HNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FB53 HNF, 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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FB53 HNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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