MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Bulb out in hi-level stop lamp.
Condensation in headlamps.
Front wipers deteriorated.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Some corrosion to body-work.
Some corrosion to chassis
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bulb out in hi-level stop lamp.
Condensation in headlamps.
Front wipers deteriorated.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Some corrosion to body-work.
Some corrosion to chassis
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 TVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FP53 TVE, 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 FP53 TVE registered?
FP53 TVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is FP53 TVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP53 TVE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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