MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,011 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering The continuity of a main structural member/chassis member (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of the outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Above the exhaust tail pipe (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering The continuity of a main load bearing structural member/the inner sill and chassis (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of the outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis in engine bay is corroded but not within any prescribed areas or to any effect (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Sliding door is corroded at the bottom
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lenz is broken (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis in engine bay but not within any prescribed areas or to any effect (6.1.A.1)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats ()
The front brakes have a slight imbalance but to no effect
The handle cover of the parking brake release mechanism is missing but to no effect
Exhaust gases are leaking into the cabin
Bonnet release does not work but other device in place
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake release mechanism cover is missing but still operational
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Bonnet release does not work but other device in place
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake release mechanism cover is missing but still operational
Bonnet release does not work but an improvised device is in place
Both rear wheel arches are corroded
Both the outer sills are slightly corroded
Both the rear tyres are worn thin on the extreme edges
Both underside inner sills are slightly corroded
Fuel tank obscures part of the brake pipe system so unable to fully inspect them
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch and chassis in engine bay (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch and chassis in the engine bay (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake release handle is incomplete but still operational
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet release does not work but an improvised device is in place
Both rear wheel arches are corroded
Both the outer sills are slightly corroded
Both the rear tyres are worn thin on the extreme edges
Both underside inner sills are slightly corroded
Fuel tank obscures part of the brake pipe system so unable to fully inspect them
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch and chassis in engine bay (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch and chassis in the engine bay (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenz is cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake release handle is incomplete but still operational
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper blade damaged
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper blade damaged
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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FV53 YRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 YRO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FV53 YRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2004.
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