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HK53 FMZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

248,578 mi
Last recorded248,578 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 248,578 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control chassis (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

brake not test due to nearside rear chassis flexing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 246,143 miles

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

Nearside Front corner of bumper adrift

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

long handbrake travel

Fail 10 Feb 2017 246,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front corner of bumper adrift

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Feb 2016 238,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad warning wires broken

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

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

exhaust clamp loose

long handbrake travel

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

spare tyre worn to excess

Fail 13 Feb 2016 238,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake pad warning wires broken

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

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

exhaust clamp loose

long handbrake travel

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

spare tyre worn to excess

Pass 25 Feb 2015 225,551 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long handbrake travel

nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve broken

nearside rear corner bumper missing

Fail 23 Feb 2015 225,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

long handbrake travel

nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve broken

nearside rear corner bumper missing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 211,238 miles

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

front pads well worn

n/s/r tyre well worn

Fail 22 Feb 2014 211,238 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front pads well worn

n/s/r tyre well worn

Pass 26 Jan 2013 194,434 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2011 170,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 156,854 miles

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

n/s and o/s inner drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 155,642 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 155,642 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 135,542 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust shield insecure

offside rear disc outer edges corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 103,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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HK53 FMZ 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 64.7%.

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 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 HK53 FMZ, 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 HK53 FMZ registered?

HK53 FMZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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