CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK03 OXS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 135,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/70 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill bottoms and rust patches on body panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise wiring behind front bumper poor condition

fuel filter pipe secured with cable tie

glow plug light on intermittently

parking brake noisy

service overdue

Fail 17 Feb 2021 135,950 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/70 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill bottoms and rust patches on body panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise wiring behind front bumper poor condition

fuel filter pipe secured with cable tie

glow plug light on intermittently

parking brake noisy

service overdue

Pass 24 Jan 2020 134,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 133,985 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill [two places] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 130,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer bodywork corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 130,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer bodywork corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills to floor corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,023 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills to floor corroding

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,023 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,023 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

front inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,335 miles

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,741 miles

offside handbrake percentage low

Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,725 miles

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

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

front exhaust joint loose

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 98,701 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,935 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

centre exhaust not fitted onto one off the rubber mountings

Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light on dash

centre exhaust not fitted onto one off the rubber mountings

Fail 20 Nov 2010 75,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 64,643 miles

front wiper blades splitting on ends

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,742 miles

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

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

crack in tail pipe

cut in o/s/r tyre wall on out side

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,547 miles

crack in rear silencer tailpipe

Pass 31 May 2006 31,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,527 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK03 OXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK03 OXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK03 OXS?

You can check the full history of HK03 OXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK03 OXS registered?

HK03 OXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is HK03 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 OXS shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK03 OXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK03 OXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.