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HS03 EBK

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,986 mi
Last recorded111,986 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

incorrect fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2014 111,985 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

incorrect fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,009 miles

smear on wipers

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,803 miles

Both front inner drive shaft gaitors split

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

Nearside rear stop/tail light lens damaged but covered with tape

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,515 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

tail pipe corroding

wear all disc

Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,515 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn inner edge

tail pipe corroding

wear all disc

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

stones stuck under fuel tank straps

Fail 20 Aug 2009 63,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stones stuck under fuel tank straps

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,771 miles

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,640 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,441 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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HS03 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

HS03 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is HS03 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 EBK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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