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FD53 SFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,930 miles

NS rear tyre has damage to the inner edge also cracking on walls and edges

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 82,927 miles

Nearside 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis to inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven Service brake both sides (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

NS rear tyre has damage to the inner edge also cracking on walls and edges

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,669 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,541 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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FD53 SFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD53 SFJ, 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 FD53 SFJ registered?

FD53 SFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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