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HK53 UUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

196,945 mi
Last recorded196,945 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 196,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner wing corroded by chassis (under bonnet)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded outside 30cm from suspension

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 196,945 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner wing corroded by chassis (under bonnet)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded outside 30cm from suspension

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 192,152 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Surface rust on both rear metal brake pipes

Various areas of corrosion on van within prescribed areas not considered excessive

Various areas of excessive corrosion on van but not within prescribed areas

Various areas of van body work covered it body colour plastic

Fail 10 Aug 2018 192,134 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting rubber and temporary repair carried out have failed, exhaust is rubbing on driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Surface rust on both rear metal brake pipes

Various areas of corrosion on van within prescribed areas not considered excessive

Various areas of excessive corrosion on van but not within prescribed areas

Various areas of van body work covered it body colour plastic

Pass 8 Aug 2017 184,337 miles

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

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

both no plates faded

ns sliding door corroded

nsf wing and bumper damaged

osr brake backplate corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 184,336 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both no plates faded

ns sliding door corroded

nsf wing and bumper damaged

osr brake backplate corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 170,987 miles

Nearside and Offside front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2016 170,986 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Rear crossmember corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2015 162,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front seat belt clasp cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 148,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic cover missing from o/sf seat belt locking mechanism

wiper / indicatator stalk slightly loose

Fail 25 Feb 2014 148,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic cover missing from o/sf seat belt locking mechanism

wiper / indicatator stalk slightly loose

Pass 25 Feb 2013 135,507 miles

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

front nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 135,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front nearside tyre worn smooth outer edge

traction control light on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 123,533 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear tailgate corroded edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 123,533 miles

rear tailgate corroded edges

Fail 8 Feb 2012 122,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear tailgate corroded edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 111,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,410 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 104,410 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking required

Pass 5 Feb 2009 99,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 91,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel flap insecure

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 UUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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