EX53FHJ - MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 33 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
33
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
14
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 12 January 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 20 December 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass is loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory centre heat shield loose
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive around driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavilly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 21 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass is loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory centre heat shield loose
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive around driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavilly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 23 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,119 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Major Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked/damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (lens missing) (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- Major Oil leaking excessively from transmission nearside front corner wet with oil. (requires further investigation) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut on outer sidewall (likely to fail) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside wing mirror loose
- Advisory nearside rear handbrake cable (outer sleeve) deteriorated/split - Recommend replacement
- Advisory general corrosion on underside of vehicle - body, suspension, brake component's
- Advisory nearside rear tyre perished/cracking , tread slightly out of shape
- Advisory offside front suspension arm (wishbone) bushes worn/slight movement
- Advisory offside front tyre heavily worn/scrubbed off - inside edge (Recommend replacement)
- Advisory nearside front brake pipe becoming corroded
- Advisory exhaust system has a minor leak of gasses
Passed - 08 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,117 mi
Expires: 26 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside front side repeater lens missing
- Advisory condensation in both front headlamp lenses
- Advisory general corrosion on underside of vehicle
- Advisory both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/movement
- Advisory nearside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)
- Advisory offside front suspension arm (wishbone) front bush - becoming worn/slight play
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 31 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,117 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section - where it joins to middle section (corroded/hole) (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside front side repeater lens missing
- Advisory condensation in both front headlamp lenses
- Advisory general corrosion on underside of vehicle
- Advisory both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/movement
- Advisory nearside rear handbrake cable - outer sleeve deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)
- Advisory offside front steering rack inner joint becoming worn/knocking. offside front trackrod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (recommend replacing both)
- Advisory offside front suspension arm (wishbone) front bush - becoming worn/slight play
Passed - 26 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,115 mi
Expires: 26 November 2022
Failed - 22 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,124 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,654 mi
Expires: 26 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 18 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,638 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 08 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,975 mi
Expires: 26 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 27 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,150 mi
Expires: 26 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/5000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 26 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,148 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 06 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,272 mi
Expires: 05 November 2018
Failed - 03 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,272 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 04 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,521 mi
Expires: 03 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Advisory Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Passed - 02 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,084 mi
Expires: 01 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both outer sills have rust corrosion.
- Advisory Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both slightly cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Failed - 28 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,084 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both outer sills have rust corrosion.
- Advisory Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both slightly cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Passed - 29 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,497 mi
Expires: 02 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 29 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,497 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 30 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,096 mi
Expires: 02 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Failed - 29 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,096 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Failed - 21 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,038 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 21 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,038 mi
Expires: 02 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 01 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,818 mi
Expires: 02 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 30 August 2011 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,790 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Dangerous Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 03 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,504 mi
Expires: 02 September 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed - 03 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,504 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 25 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,958 mi
Expires: 02 September 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Failed - 25 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,958 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 03 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,822 mi
Expires: 02 September 2009
Passed - 03 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,613 mi
Expires: 02 September 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 15 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,092 mi
Expires: 01 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EX53FHJ?
The MOT expires on 12 January 2026.
What is the tax status of EX53FHJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of EX53FHJ?
This is a 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2151cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EX53FHJ?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.