MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
vehicle as had extensive welding to under side
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
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
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)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under Body & Suspension Corrosion
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
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
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
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
corrosion on bodywork/floorpan/prescribed areas. extensive welding repairs carried out. corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general corrosion on chassis and crossmembers
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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