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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))
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))
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))
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))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F TOP CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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 .
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 .
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)
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)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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