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HK53 UUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,900 mi
Last recorded200,900 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 200,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 190,249 miles

Corrosion on under side and body sills.. n/s/f sill very weak.

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides noisy and movement. (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 190,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion on under side and body sills.. n/s/f sill very weak.

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides noisy and movement. (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Wipers poor , just acceptable.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 181,269 miles

both inner sills corroded

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2014 181,269 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 172,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

surface rust on both outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2012 161,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 124,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlight lenses cracked

both rear tyres wearing low

centre seat belt retraction slow

long hand brake travel

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,957 miles

All dampers weak.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Heat shield loose.

n/s head light lens damaged.

n/s/r hand brake reading low.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 111,957 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All dampers weak.

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Heat shield loose.

n/s head light lens damaged.

n/s/r hand brake reading low.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 98,804 miles

noise on front suspension

Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,739 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 14 Dec 2006 80,071 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 UUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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