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HF03 YGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,368 miles

note intermittent fault on dipped lights

note near side front outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,746 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front brake discs worn

advise light rusty of n/s floor pans

advise slight play in o/s/f steering arm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,122 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,834 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,834 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,913 miles

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

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 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF03 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

HF03 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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