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HN03 NTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,025 mi
Last recorded66,025 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 NTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,025 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four tyres perished and cracking

both rear lamp lens damaged

parking brake requires adjusting

seat frames corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,025 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four tyres perished and cracking

both rear lamp lens damaged

parking brake requires adjusting

seat frames corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion to both sides front seat mounting frames.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Failed bearing noise from front of engine.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,055 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 64,483 miles

Offside sliding door handle broken.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 64,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside sliding door handle broken.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,550 miles

Both sides outer sills corroded.

Nearside front and rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,830 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully open both side loading doors.

Unable to open rear tailgate.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Unable to open rear tailgate.

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to fully open both side loading doors.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,968 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked at bottom of glass

N/s/r, O/s/r and O/s/f tyres in poor condition and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,968 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked at bottom of glass

N/s/r, O/s/r and O/s/f tyres in poor condition and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly deterirated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,720 miles

as per last test on 24/03/09 number :382413689006

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside door mirror cracked, but not affecting rear wiew

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S door mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S door mirror cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,261 miles

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

o.sdoor mirror cracked

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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HN03 NTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN03 NTJ, 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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HN03 NTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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