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B21 HJL

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,568 mi
Last recorded171,568 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 HJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 171,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside hand brake reading low

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

Pass 30 May 2025 158,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 147,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake readings low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 139,131 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 139,131 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 139,094 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,324 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inner face

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 136,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inner face

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,215 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 132,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,192 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside handbrake reading lower than o/s

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,151 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 116,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,665 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips in screen

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chips in screen

Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,957 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chips in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,830 miles

both wipers torn

front number plate cracked

glow plug lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,649 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,780 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,706 miles

cracks to both front flexy brake hoses.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,196 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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B21 HJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B21 HJL, 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 B21 HJL registered?

B21 HJL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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