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FX53 SKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,824 mi
Last recorded144,824 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 144,824 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 136,171 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brakes in poor condition

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2018 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brakes in poor condition

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,176 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,457 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,626 miles

Rear high level brake light 60 %

Fail 12 Oct 2016 116,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both floor to sills along lenth of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

front brakes in poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,849 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,480 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,155 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 71,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,362 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,489 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,394 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,512 miles

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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FX53 SKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FX53 SKJ, 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 FX53 SKJ registered?

FX53 SKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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