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FY53 WBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

247,551 mi
Last recorded247,551 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 247,551 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 bumper missing.

Offside head light poss loose connection.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 247,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 1/4 bumper missing.

Offside head light poss loose connection.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 247,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner cill damaged and in hole but not affecting braking or steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 247,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner cill damaged and in hole but not affecting braking or steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 247,550 miles

both cills damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2017 247,550 miles

Front both headlights full of moisture giving poor beam pattern.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front wishbone mount weld repair no of a good standard. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage middle sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and low pressure. ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired weld repair not continuous weld. (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage SILL (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 247,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE ROW INNER SILL BY WIRING TO SILL (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage SILL (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 232,765 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 213,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 212,918 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 212,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 202,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2013 202,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 188,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 176,858 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 148,398 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 148,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,552 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 51,817 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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FY53 WBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WBZ, 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 FY53 WBZ registered?

FY53 WBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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