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various vehicle corrosion
windscreen damaged
exhaust heat shield loose
glow plug warning light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
both outer sills damaged and corroded
glow plug warning light on
o/s handbrake effort low
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroded and flexi pipes perished
tyre size different front to rear
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both outer sills damaged and corroded
brake fluid level low
exhaust heatshield loose
glow plug warning light on
o/s handbrake effort low
rear brake discs corroded
rear brake pipes corroded and flexi pipes perished
tyre size different front to rear
both rear number plate light incorrectly located
both wing repeater and o/s/f indicator lights faded
exhaust heat shield loose
general vehicle corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
no center seat fitted at time of test
o/s outer handbrake cable damaged
rear brake imbalance high and o/s handbrake effort low
tyre size different front to rear
windscreen damaged
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
both rear number plate light incorrectly located
both wing repeater and o/s/f indicator lights faded
exhaust heat shield loose
general vehicle corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s outer handbrake cable damaged
rear brake imbalance high and o/s handbrake effort low
tyre size different front to rear
windscreen damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion present on floor and chassis
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion present on floor and chassis
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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FM52 BVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Turquoise with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FM52 BVW, 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 FM52 BVW registered?
FM52 BVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2003.
Is FM52 BVW safe to buy?
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