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HK53 FNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,668 mi
Last recorded135,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 135,668 miles

ns/os front ball joints slight play

ns/os front floors corroding

ns/os outer sills corroding

ns/os rear break hoses perishing

ns/os rear chassi corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2012 135,668 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

ns/os front floors corroding

ns/os front lower ball joints slight play

ns/os outer sills corroding

ns/os rear break hoses perishing

ns/os rear chassi corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2011 122,755 miles

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

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

ns front outer anti roll bar link very slight play

ns/os front inner anti roll bar bushes very slight play

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2010 108,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bulb warning indicator showing on dash

handbrake lever plastic broken

vehicle is loaded in rear

Fail 3 Jul 2010 107,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bulb warning indicator showing on dash

handbrake lever plastic broken

vehicle is loaded in rear

Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general oil leaks

o/s/r light lens broken

rear no plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on n/s/r sill

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

Fail 20 Jun 2009 90,514 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general oil leaks

o/s/r light lens broken

rear no plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion on n/s/r sill

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,731 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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HK53 FNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HK53 FNY, 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

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What year was HK53 FNY registered?

HK53 FNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is HK53 FNY safe to buy?

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