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HK53 HMK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

248,228 mi
Last recorded248,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 248,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrossion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 241,236 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 232,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 225,213 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to both rear closing sills and rear chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2020 215,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 205,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 192,623 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 192,623 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end , lock nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 179,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 165,156 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Oct 2015 151,858 miles

screen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Oct 2014 138,767 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

screen cracked not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Oct 2014 138,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

screen cracked not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Nov 2013 131,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,909 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,591 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 HMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

HK53 HMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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