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FV53 OBP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 120,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlight lenses deteriating

rear brakes require adjustment/attention

Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,895 miles

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

fuel injector issue (chuffing)

fuel tank damp

Fail 22 Aug 2014 115,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

fuel injector issue (chuffing)

fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,249 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,565 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 77,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 405,400 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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FV53 OBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV53 OBP, 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 FV53 OBP registered?

FV53 OBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 OBP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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