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WR53 FLA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,382 mi
Last recorded237,382 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 237,382 miles

Both rear brakes slightly lazy.

Drivers seat worn.

Minor body corrosion.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 17 May 2012 237,382 miles

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)

Both rear brakes slightly lazy.

Drivers seat worn.

Minor body corrosion.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 233,503 miles

1 screw and 3 nails in nearside rear tyre.

2 nails in offside rear tyre.

Minor body damage/corrosion.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall and wheel rim slightly damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 233,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1 screw and 3 nails in nearside rear tyre.

2 nails in offside rear tyre.

Minor body damage/corrosion.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall and wheel rim slightly damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 10 Nov 2009

Nearside rear brake backplate corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 9 Nov 2009

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake backplate corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 200,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 200,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 155,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 103,021 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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WR53 FLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 WR53 FLA, 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 WR53 FLA registered?

WR53 FLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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