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FV52 HJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

238,161 mi
Last recorded238,161 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 238,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

genaral rust under van

Pass 26 Mar 2018 230,913 miles

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

Oil leak ()

genaral rust under van

Pass 15 Mar 2017 222,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 215,701 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side and near side lower sill rusty (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 211,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all metal brake pipes greased

vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Mar 2014 207,626 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear and both front metal brake pipes covered in grease

both inner sills corroded

rear lower valance corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,607 miles

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

Nearsibe mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,161 miles

exhaust system leaking

front brake discs worn thin

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 83,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

small crack in exhaust centre box

Fail 7 Jan 2008 83,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

small crack in exhaust centre box

Fail 8 Jan 2007 67,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,681 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 HJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FV52 HJJ, 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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FV52 HJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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