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HN03 YMR

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,700 miles

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2021 115,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer/rear mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 112,805 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked around tread circumference/cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer/rear mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Giving poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water inside. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water inside. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,148 miles

some condensation in both headlamps

Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,148 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

some condensation in both headlamps

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,169 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer sill corroded

Offside rear tyre perished but not split

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,166 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer sill corroded

Offside rear tyre perished but not split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,508 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,508 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 13 Mar 2014

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

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 12 Mar 2014

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,417 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorating / signs of leakage

srs lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 77,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system deteriorating / signs of leakage

srs lamp on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,223 miles

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

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

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

slight wear front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,033 miles

n/s handbrake lower on effort

o/s front brake pads becoming low

Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s handbrake lower on effort

o/s front brake pads becoming low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pipe bracket one side missing but still secure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,638 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 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HN03 YMR, 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 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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