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FV52 HHS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 114,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

body showing slight corrosion

both front wheel arches corroded

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

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2016 114,853 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

body showing slight corrosion

both front wheel arches corroded

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 108,457 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 108,453 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,156 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,069 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills have surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,587 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 85,586 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 75,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,981 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 63,851 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,709 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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FV52 HHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV52 HHS, 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 FV52 HHS registered?

FV52 HHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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