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HK03 XLG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

259,661 mi
Last recorded259,661 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 259,661 miles

Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested serious blow (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure taped on (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 252,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross mem,bers slightly corroded

nearside head lamp len's cracked

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged and secured by tape

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 252,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from comp to flexy metal (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

nearside head lamp len's cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross mem,bers slightly corroded

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged and secured by tape

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 232,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in ns sill at front door

Fail 11 Sep 2014 232,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in ns sill at front door

Pass 12 Sep 2013 203,498 miles

nearside loading door not opening from outside

screen chip

screen trim missing

spare tyre worn below legal limit

tailgate handle cracked

wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 203,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside windscreen trim missing

rear lamp lenses cracked

screen chip

tailgate handle cracked / broken, sharp edge

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 176,890 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 176,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,611 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 148,600 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,364 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 103,429 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

near side and off side front inner rack joints have slight play

off side front inner cv gaiter split and leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2007 69,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,755 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 57,977 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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,977 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)

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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HK03 XLG 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 52.9%.

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 XLG, 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 HK03 XLG registered?

HK03 XLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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