CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP03 HGU

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 112,033 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,057 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,754 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,749 miles

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) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,583 miles

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) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 79,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,199 miles

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) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 69,124 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,324 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 64,297 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,779 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 63,779 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,381 miles

Nearside Front disc inner face very rusty and worn uneven

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2016 61,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,434 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,407 miles

N/s rear tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,286 miles

Slight blow exhaust to turbo

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,716 miles

Exhaust has slight leak and is very rusty around front silencer

Front and rear wipers split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,682 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

all brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,685 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

not all seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,867 miles

both wipers starting to split

Fail 17 Jul 2008 30,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,121 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP03 HGU?

You can check the full history of FP03 HGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP03 HGU registered?

FP03 HGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is FP03 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 HGU shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP03 HGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP03 HGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.