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HS03 EAX

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,380 mi
Last recorded148,380 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 148,380 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 134,391 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,153 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

body corroded but not holed

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

sight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,372 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 116,240 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Drivers door retracting mechanism insecure - Advise repair

Engine cover fitted

Front reg damaged but not likely to be misread - Advise replacement

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake application slightly uneven - Advise further inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,163 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,362 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 84,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,734 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 77,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,071 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,962 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HS03 EAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HS03 EAX, 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 HS03 EAX registered?

HS03 EAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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