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FD03 FYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody of vehicle corroded

white smoke from exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [limiter valve ] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody of vehicle corroded

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,206 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 127,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front center seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

no rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 118,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front center seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

no rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,688 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 111,687 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,721 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,185 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake slightly binding

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,510 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,505 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 54,832 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust clamps signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust clamps signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,717 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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FD03 FYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD03 FYC, 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 FD03 FYC registered?

FD03 FYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is FD03 FYC safe to buy?

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