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WR53 FLB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,563 mi
Last recorded153,563 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 153,563 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting corroded and holed within 30cm in a number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed within 30cm of top shock absrober mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm front mounting corroded and holed in a number of places within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

extensive welding repairs to under body of vehicle and under sealed unable to access quality of repairs

Pass 10 May 2021 147,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip in windscreen

coil lamp illuminated in dash

numerus welding repairs done to vehicle and undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2020 147,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction glow plug warning lamp (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength DANGEROUS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling rear suspension (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 139,972 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both NS & OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 139,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both NS & OS. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,647 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 123,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,636 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,670 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 101,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 96,173 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 96,173 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 1 Nov 2011 85,618 miles

n/s/ handbrake cable outer broken

passenger side inner cv gaitor split

rear brake pipe corroded o/s

Fail 28 Oct 2011 85,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/ handbrake cable outer broken

passenger side inner cv gaitor split

rear brake pipe corroded o/s

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,290 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 63,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

recommend diesel fuel additive,ref had to test emmissions twice to get to pass.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

recommend diesel fuel additive,ref had to test emmissions twice to get to pass.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 53,297 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 53,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,616 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 28,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 FLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FLB, 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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WR53 FLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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