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FE53 GXD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,490 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sill heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,402 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,177 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,185 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 93,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rivets used to attach a plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Multiple low quality welding repairs carried out to ns + os inner sills but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some under body corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,592 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,135 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,831 miles

off side rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,781 miles

slight play detected on offside steering arm

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,965 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,691 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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FE53 GXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE53 GXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 GXD registered?

FE53 GXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is FE53 GXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 GXD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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