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HO03 HNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,083 mi
Last recorded66,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO03 HNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 66,083 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 66,042 miles

Both sides front and back inner sill corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 31 May 2023 65,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Crash bar corroded

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle

Fail 27 May 2023 65,865 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Crash bar corroded

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2022 65,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,450 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,100 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,360 miles

2x Rear coil spring corroded

Brake pipes corroded various

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

front registration plate slightly damaged

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 63,360 miles

2x Rear coil spring corroded

Brake pipes corroded various

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges

front registration plate slightly damaged

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,625 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 50,882 miles

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

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

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

tailgate not opening.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,960 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,929 miles

2 front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,492 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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HO03 HNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HO03 HNG, 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 HO03 HNG registered?

HO03 HNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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