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FL53 TZD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,371 mi
Last recorded101,371 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,371 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 101,317 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))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,944 miles

vehicle as had extensive welding to under side

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,669 miles

all corrosion areas under mot refusal no 120944940690 repaired. underbody corrosion at time of retest showing no holes.

extensive previous welding repairs carried out . repairs heavily covered in underseal. subframes/suspension/components affectedby rust/corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,660 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion repair areas marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

extensive previous welding repairs carried out . repairs heavily covered in underseal. subframes/suspension/components affectedby rust/corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill had holes at front and mid section (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill /floor pan box section has hole (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point box section hole ( marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / chassis box section hole (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE little effort at nearside ( requires adjustment or repair)

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,908 miles

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

Under Body & Suspension Corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,579 miles

Both outer sills corroded by front seat belt prescribed areas

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch at lower part / rear, holed, not yet in prescribed area

Nearside Rear thin plate excessively corroded, not load bearing to spring mount

Sills / chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 84,579 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sills / chassis corroded

Both outer sills corroded by front seat belt prescribed areas

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch at lower part / rear, holed, not yet in prescribed area

Nearside Rear thin plate excessively corroded, not load bearing to spring mount

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,396 miles

All brake pipes greased

All welded repair patches covered in underseal

Nearside Front body mount excessively corroded

Nearside Front inner arch at rear + outer sill holed, not prescribed area

Rear Nearside chassis holed, not prescribed area

Underbody chassis / sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner chassis, patch not continuous seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner outer sill, not continuous seam weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All brake pipes greased

Fuel tank / filler pipe, very light misting of fuel, possible leak

Nearside / Offside inner sills inappropriately repaired / patchs not continuous seam welded, not in prescribed areas

Nearside Front body mount excessively corroded

Nearside Front inner arch at rear + outer sill holed, not prescribed area

Rear Nearside chassis holed, not prescribed area

Underbody chassis / sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2017 79,251 miles

corrosion on bodywork/floorpan/prescribed areas. extensive welding repairs carried out. corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles.

Fail 16 Jul 2017 79,251 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

corrosion on bodywork/floorpan/prescribed areas. extensive welding repairs carried out. corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,437 miles

Both sills, underbody and chassis heavily corroded

Nearside inner sill excessive corroded in places, not prescribed areas

Offside Rear inner sill excessively corroded / holed, not prescribed area

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

Rotational noise from N/S/F, either worn bearing, cv joint or diff

Fail 3 Aug 2016 76,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both sills, underbody and chassis heavily corroded

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

Nearside inner sill excessive corroded in places, not prescribed areas

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

Rotational noise from N/S/F, either worn bearing, cv joint or diff

Fail 14 Aug 2015 73,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,917 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,933 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre scrubbed on inner sidewall

surface corrosion on both sills

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,078 miles

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

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

both headlamps damp

both inner & outer sills corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

service light on

Fail 7 Sep 2013 68,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both headlamps damp

both inner & outer sills corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

service light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,294 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,271 miles

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

general corrosion on chassis and crossmembers

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,762 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,150 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FL53 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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