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HK03 XLM

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Jan 2019 146,723 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing uneven (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 19 Jan 2018 135,997 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% high level (1.2.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside & offside rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing uneven (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,358 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear row ()

Nearside Front headlight has a split in light

both rear tyres perished and starting to go out of shape

under body corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 124,358 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two places (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear row ()

Nearside Front headlight has a split in light

both rear tyres perished and starting to go out of shape

under body corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,680 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 116,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,838 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 108,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,554 miles

both front beams getting fant

Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front beams getting fant

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Jan 2012 88,475 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,045 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,110 miles

Nearside front mirror and housing damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,335 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 26,178 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

no spare wheel fitted in carrier

Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,277 miles

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 XLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XLM, 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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HK03 XLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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