CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE53 YRM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,190 mi
Last recorded122,190 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 122,189 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,547 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 115,547 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,938 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 107,938 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)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,326 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,326 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 55,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake needs adjustment at next service

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,143 miles

hand brake needs adjustment at next service

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,298 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE53 YRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRM, 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

How do I check the history of FE53 YRM?

You can check the full history of FE53 YRM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE53 YRM registered?

FE53 YRM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 YRM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE53 YRM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE53 YRM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.