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HN53 FSC

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,747 mi
Last recorded150,747 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 150,747 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 150,472 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 148,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault + tc light on (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high line (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,657 miles

Expansion bottle cap missing and coolant low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 132,119 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 132,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,815 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 121,288 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2014 121,288 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,175 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 86,230 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,493 miles

Engine oil leak

Off side rear tyre low on tread

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,726 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 34,599 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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HN53 FSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HN53 FSC, 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 HN53 FSC registered?

HN53 FSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is HN53 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 FSC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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