MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,405 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower floor panels and chassis rails very rusty (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower floor panels and chassis rails very rusty (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
c.v joint slight movement
chassis+sills corroded
exhaust slight leak
exhaust slight leak+corroded
handbrake has soime travel
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nsr tyre deteriorated
unable to detect emmissions
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sidewalls poor on both rear tyres
slight smear o/s wiper
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front inner cv boot split
offside front inner cv boot split
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/ headlamp cracked but not effecting beam pattern
o/s cv boot slight leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
service light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 FY53 EXC, 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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FY53 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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