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FV53 SVU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests38 (18 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

103,305 mi
Last recorded103,305 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 20 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 103,305 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg/ cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 101,599 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 101,598 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 101,576 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S SILL TO FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRALING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRALING ARM/ JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT AT ENDS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F TOP CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 99,469 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S CENTRE OUTRIGGERS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R... FRONT OF COIL SPRING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F TOP CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 96,944 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 96,944 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,174 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive NEAR FUEL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 93,174 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive NEAR FUEL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,815 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,570 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 87,568 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near and offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 87,550 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both central inner sill areas badly corroded (not structural)

rear body/chassis section badly corroded (not structural)

Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,703 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear arches area / door lowers also (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 84,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box area (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rear arches area / door lowers also (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides small play (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member holed / corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.3.2d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split / damaged (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides small play (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member holed / corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,635 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,123 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear crossmember holed / corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 69,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake warning light on dash

rear crossmember holed / corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 68,894 miles

Bonnet release lever faulty

Both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Number plate lights dim

Offside rear fog lamp lens has slight damage

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 68,894 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bonnet release lever faulty

Both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Number plate lights dim

Offside rear fog lamp lens has slight damage

Rear cross member excessively corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 63,732 miles

Battery warning light indicates a fault

Bonnet release lever faulty

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside rear fog light lens has minor damage

Rear number plate lights dim

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 63,732 miles

Battery warning light indicates a fault

Bonnet release lever faulty

Both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

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

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside rear fog light lens has minor damage

Rear number plate lights dim

Pass 28 May 2012 60,837 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Center high level brake light not working

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

Fail 28 May 2012 60,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front and rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Center high level brake light not working

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

Offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 18 May 2011 56,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre thread worn low

Fail 18 May 2011 56,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre thread worn low

Pass 26 May 2010 53,278 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake back plate det ,

nearside rear tyre thread worn low .

Fail 24 May 2010 53,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear brake back plate det ,

nearside rear tyre thread worn low .

Pass 16 May 2009 50,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 50,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 46,312 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2008 46,302 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,609 miles

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

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 SVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 SVU, 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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FV53 SVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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