MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Cracked (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Cracked (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Fuel filler neck cover corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/f head lamp glass cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blade rubbers splitting at ends
front brake pads getting low
o/s/front headlight lens cracked
front exhaust mount missing but exhaust fully supported
offside front headlamp lens cracked
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s headlight lens cracked
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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FG53 TWM 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 86.7%.
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 FG53 TWM, 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 FG53 TWM registered?
FG53 TWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is FG53 TWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG53 TWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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