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HK53 UUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,036 mi
Last recorded240,036 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 UUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 240,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/.s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 212,322 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner floor filler used (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner floor filler used (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 184,480 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 184,480 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 155,425 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 129,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,186 miles

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

near/side rear wheel arch its corroded

off/side rear door corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,186 miles

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

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

near/side rear wheel arch its corroded

off/side rear door corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 90,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 80,841 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r rear light damaged.

Fail 15 May 2009 80,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r rear light damaged.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,931 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 UUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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