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FP53 WGA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 136,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes heavily coated

vehicle undersealed (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 136,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes heavily coated

vehicle undersealed (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,239 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to all brake pipes to rear

Slight wear to front tyres

Pass 31 Oct 2015 123,327 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to all brake pipes to rear

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,706 miles

Corosion to brake pipes at rear

General corosion throughout underbody

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,360 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Corosion to nearside front & offside rear brake pipes to flexi

Handbrake travel

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,709 miles

air vents not working

front seat belts not retracting when seated in vechile

offside front inner cv boot torn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,961 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

windscreen cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 55,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,156 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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FP53 WGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

FP53 WGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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