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FL53 TZC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 TZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,021 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rears 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rears 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,572 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2 (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,392 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 61,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,497 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,327 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,278 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 55,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,056 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,056 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,562 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,764 miles

nearside mirror damaged not affecting view

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,187 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 26,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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FL53 TZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FL53 TZC, 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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FL53 TZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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