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RG53 FJX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescibed area

Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescibed area

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,608 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Aug 2024 108,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,848 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 106,840 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,187 miles

Nearside Rear Body corroded and holed almost within 30cm of tow bar mounting

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear body corroded and holed almost within 30cm of tow bar mounting

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,136 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,193 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear 1/4s and all jacking points and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,193 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear 1/4s and all jacking points and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 101,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,890 miles

exhaust poor

fl00r corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side/support sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side/support sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side/support sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side /support sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 97,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 93,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 93,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,572 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,572 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,603 miles

wiper blades perished & poor condition. condensation in n/s head lamp. n/s mirror lens cracked. plastic cover missing from n/s/r door hinge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,372 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,372 miles

front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RG53 FJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RG53 FJX, 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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RG53 FJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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