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HK53 UUO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,340 mi
Last recorded126,340 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2018 126,340 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Lower Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID KIT FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury QUARTER PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID KIT FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 119,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,677 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,059 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 78,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,348 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 74,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,071 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,071 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,346 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,340 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,013 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 UUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

HK53 UUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 UUO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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