MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs slight wear
nearside front tyre close to wear bars
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs slight wear
nearside front tyre close to wear bars
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
EXHAUST SILANCER IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY [WILL SOON REQUIRE ATTENTION]
FRONT NO PLATE DELAMINATING
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
EXHAUST SILANCER IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY [WILL SOON REQUIRE ATTENTION]
FRONT NO PLATE DELAMINATING
O/S INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
N/S DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING
O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED [NOT EFFECTING BEAM PATTERN]
REAR WIPER BLADE TORN
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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FD53 TMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 FD53 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?
FD53 TMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is FD53 TMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 TMZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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