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HK53 AXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,556 mi
Last recorded146,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 AXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 146,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front B post slight corrosion

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper insequre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner sills corrosed

both inner sills covered in under seal

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust system is detached but is still adequately suported

oil leek

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,513 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front B post slight corrosion

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front bumper insequre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner sills corrosed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust system is detached but is still adequately suported

oil leek

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2015 145,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 142,218 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 142,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 139,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

recommend replacing front wiper blades

Pass 18 Dec 2012 133,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 133,245 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 129,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 129,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,246 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,307 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,741 miles

fdont brake discs and pads wearing thin

near/side inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 20 Dec 2006 69,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fdont brake discs and pads wearing thin

near/side inner drive shaft gaitor split

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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HK53 AXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK53 AXW, 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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HK53 AXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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