MOT Status
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112,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor rear archs and both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
glow warning light on
General signs of under body corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split. (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring broke. (3.4.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split. (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flex Pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe Split At Front. (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front disc inner face very rusty and worn uneven
rear discs rusty
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front joints (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front disc inner face very rusty and worn uneven
rear discs rusty
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
N/s rear tyre damaged on side wall
N/s rear tyre damaged on side wall
Slight blow exhaust to turbo
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has slight leak and is very rusty around front silencer
Front and rear wipers split
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
all brake discs poor condition
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
not all seats fitted at time of test
both wipers starting to split
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both wipers starting to split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP03 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 FP03 HGU, 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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FP03 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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