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FY52 JVX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,079 mi
Last recorded61,079 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 JVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 61,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,086 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded but not withing prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,682 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 55,682 miles

Offside Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,506 miles

Nearside Front back of brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 54,506 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear seat belts not tested (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front back of brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,255 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,926 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,789 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 17,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,738 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,080 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,984 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,774 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside door mirror insecure

offside inner drive shaft boot pslit

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,467 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 41,467 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,255 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,817 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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FY52 JVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FY52 JVX, 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 FY52 JVX registered?

FY52 JVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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