MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front brake hoses cracked and perished - borderline pass
both inner sills excessively corroded
corrosion in places
damage to nearside rear door and rear quarter
drivers door check strap missing
offside front brake pipe corroded
damage to exterior of car in places
front tyres worn on edges
front tyres worn on edges starting to get close to legal limit
slight corrosion underside
slight corrosion underside in places
slight play in steering rack arms
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)
damage to exterior of car in places
front tyres worn on edges
front tyres worn on edges starting to get close to legal limit
slight corrosion underside
slight corrosion underside in places
slight play in steering rack arms
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to O/S/F jacking point
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
No rear seats fitted at time onf test
Sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to O/S/F jacking point
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
No rear seats fitted at time onf test
Sidewall damage to N/S/F tyre
o/s/f tyre on limit
both rear tyres 1.6mm in centre of tread
nsf tyre wearing on outer edge
stonechips to windscreen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres 1.6mm in centre of tread
nsf tyre wearing on outer edge
stonechips to windscreen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RG53 FMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FMD, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RG53 FMD registered?
RG53 FMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is RG53 FMD safe to buy?
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