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GN03 HKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 HKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,192 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 105,030 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet inner wing hole to top spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet inner wing hole to top spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion t outer sills

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

Offside Front play in hub area

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to chassis rail and inner wheel arches front lower

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

slight play in lower engine mount

Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

offside rear tyre worn HEAVY inner edge

slight play in lower engine mount

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,328 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,968 miles

both headlights damp

chip to screen

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,968 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlights damp

chip to screen

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,837 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 76,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,382 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,337 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,337 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,536 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished and on limits

nearside rear flexi brake hose running very close to suspension

some damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 11 Jun 2008 48,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated to limits-need attention

damage to passenger door mirror on limits

nearside rear flexi brake hose positioned very close to moving suspension and needs adjustment

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,961 miles

see original advise sheet no. 150339787098 that still applies

Fail 30 Mar 2007 46,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated

passenger door mirror in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,701 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,701 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on

front brake discs have a wear lip

handbrake travel high

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished

o/s/f wing mirror casing broken

rear brake discs corroded

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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GN03 HKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GN03 HKD, 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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GN03 HKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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