MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
noise play in steering rack
PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
HEAD LIGHT N/S DETERIORATED
MAY BE MORE CORROSION FOUND AFTER REMOVEING SPARE WHEEL .
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
STEERING RACK AS NOISE /NO EXCESS PLAY FOUND
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR PADS CAN NOT BE SEEN
STEERING RACK AS NOISE /NO EXCESS PLAY FOUND
NOISE ON STEERING WHEEL SLIGHT NOCK .NO PLAY FOUND IN U/JOINTS
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERARTION
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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FV53 YSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2004.
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