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HK53 FOA

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,145 miles

sharp edges on both rear arches covered with tape

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,279 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 142,148 miles

oil leaks from engine & rear axle

rear tyres worn on shoulders

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corrosion (no holes)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 73,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s handbrake effort not as good as expected

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill corrosion (no holes)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,703 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,336 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 53,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,340 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 49,340 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,284 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,777 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 FOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

HK53 FOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is HK53 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 FOA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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