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FY53 WCR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 150,162 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both dbushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp cluster damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper stalk deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 146,196 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle

lower vehicle inner sills have all been welded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 146,196 miles

Front Lower Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

front bumper insecure

lower vehicle inner sills have all been welded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,468 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,466 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 133,361 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 133,361 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,646 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 121,626 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,100 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 113,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre wear

Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,293 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut on offside rear tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach cords or ply

rear number plate slight deteriorated

seat belt locking mechanism outer housing damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,326 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,322 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,961 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 WCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY53 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

FY53 WCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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