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FV53 OCC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,610 miles

Both rear sliding doors corroded

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,599 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear sliding doors corroded

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,851 miles

Both side doors corroded

Rear arches corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,851 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both side doors corroded

Rear arches corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall cut

Nearside Lower side door corroded

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,272 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken handle broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall cut

Nearside Lower side door corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,767 miles

Nearside load door excessively corroded but doesnt produce a sharp edge or projection

Nearside loading door inoperative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle exterior and underside showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad warning light illuminated

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

Nearside load door excessively corroded but doesnt produce a sharp edge or projection

Nearside loading door inoperative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle exterior and underside showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,818 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 76,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 57,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 OCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 FV53 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

FV53 OCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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