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HN53 VUW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,808 mi
Last recorded127,808 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 127,808 miles

exhaust silencer holed & corroded

offside rear seat belt clasp poor operation

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,879 miles

nearside front brake pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,999 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 91,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,217 miles

front discs have minor cracks on drill holes (vented type discs fitted) .n/s/r tyre side wall damaged , wiper blades poor (split at ends)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 45,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

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 VUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUW, 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 HN53 VUW?

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What year was HN53 VUW registered?

HN53 VUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is HN53 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 VUW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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