CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN52 NYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023
Fail 8 Jun 2023

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 140,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 140,399 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 140,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 140,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Near top strut under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 139,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,646 miles

Oil leak

crack in front no. plate.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,882 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,298 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

wet test

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,298 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

wet test

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,391 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 42,374 miles

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

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

wet test

Pass 12 Dec 2005 31,861 miles

brake fulid low in Reservoir

front wiper blades starting to split

rear number plate starting too go black

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN52 NYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN52 NYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN52 NYS?

You can check the full history of HN52 NYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN52 NYS registered?

HN52 NYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is HN52 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 NYS shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN52 NYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN52 NYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.