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HN03 XUS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 131,735 miles

O/s/f inner cv gaiter slightly split

Fail 9 May 2017 131,734 miles

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

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

O/s/f inner cv gaiter slightly split

Pass 10 May 2016 125,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 232,562 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger to sill area getting rusty (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill area getting rusty (6.1.A.1)

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 6 May 2016 123,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger to sill area corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger to sill area getting rusty (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill area getting rusty (6.1.A.1)

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 7 May 2015 113,999 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 113,998 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 105,116 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 105,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 96,691 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 96,689 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2012 87,568 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 87,568 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 79,068 miles

N/S wiper blade split N/S front anti roll bar D rubber worn

Pass 6 May 2010 69,570 miles

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

drivers seat cusion worn

Fail 6 May 2010 69,570 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat cusion worn

Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,035 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 52,531 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 43,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,728 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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HN03 XUS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUS, 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 HN03 XUS registered?

HN03 XUS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is HN03 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 XUS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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