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HF03 GNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 GNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,462 miles

both inner driveshaft boots in poor condition

both rear light lenses broken

diesel smell

exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,973 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror loose

o/s lower sill lip corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,964 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

ns mirror loose

os lower sill lip corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,615 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Jul 2013 104,608 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,956 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,403 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,748 miles

long handbrake travel

minor exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,945 miles

small crack in centre exhaust silencer †slight pulsing on n/s/f brake †hand brake travel long

Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HF03 GNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HF03 GNY, 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 HF03 GNY registered?

HF03 GNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is HF03 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 GNY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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