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FH03 HSD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,583 mi
Last recorded227,583 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 227,583 miles

light corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Sep 2016 227,583 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Aug 2015 220,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 220,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 211,294 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 211,291 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 211,291 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 204,569 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 204,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 202,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 186,259 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 186,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 179,757 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 179,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 178,706 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 178,706 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 165,466 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 164,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 133,437 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 133,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in 0/s front steering rack arm

Pass 16 May 2006 102,864 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 101,260 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FH03 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH03 HSD, 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 FH03 HSD registered?

FH03 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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