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FG53 YVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,728 mi
Last recorded112,728 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,728 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced /front to rear/

Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,752 miles

Inner all wheel arches corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear & central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner seat belt area repaired and under sealed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner & outer sills, under body corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 105,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear & central (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner all wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner & outer sills, under body corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,975 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to middle inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,975 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to middle inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,890 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both side (3.5.1i)

n/s/f sill covered with body filler.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 94,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear boot damaged (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step inner sills area,s (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area,s (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 86,621 miles

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust blowing

wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2015 86,621 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust blowing

wear to n/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2013 80,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Dec 2013 80,772 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting /brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting /brake pipes rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,470 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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FG53 YVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG53 YVW, 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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FG53 YVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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