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FM52 RZL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 RZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017

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

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

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

handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum of 16%, may need adjustment

various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing appears excessive

Pass 15 Apr 2016
Pass 27 Feb 2015

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Show registration plates stores in boot, legal registration plates fitted at time of test

Temporary repair made to secure towbar electric sockets, secure at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2013

3D reg plates stored in boot

Childseat fitted to nsr, belt not checked

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% - rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar electric socket temporary repair

Pass 4 Feb 2013

3D reg plates stored in boot

Childseat fitted to nsr, belt not checked

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% - rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Towbar electric socket temporary repair

Pass 27 Jan 2012

Nearside handbrake effort lower than expected, rear bnrakes may require adjustment or repair

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 135,317 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 126,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 113,948 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,688 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,599 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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FM52 RZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FM52 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

FM52 RZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 RZL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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