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UK52 FFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,600 mi
Last recorded177,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK52 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 177,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 177,600 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 173,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 165,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 152,523 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 150,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 145,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 134,312 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 134,312 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 117,057 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 117,057 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 101,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UK52 FFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UK52 FFC, 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 UK52 FFC registered?

UK52 FFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is UK52 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for UK52 FFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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