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HS03 FCG

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

191,012 mi
Last recorded191,012 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 FCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 191,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 191,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 191,011 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis repaired inadequately (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 190,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 189,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 185,193 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 185,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 178,733 miles

o/s & n/s inner sills weak

rear inner panel corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 178,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s & n/s inner sills weak

rear inner panel corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 172,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 172,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 166,546 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 166,535 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 163,029 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 12 Oct 2011 163,029 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 157,757 miles

CUT on nearside front tyre

Corrosion on bodywork

Fail 7 Oct 2010 157,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CUT on nearside front tyre

Corrosion on bodywork

Pass 2 Oct 2009 134,585 miles

N/S door mirror slightly damaged

Smoke cleared after road test.Passed second emmission test

Fail 30 Sep 2009 134,577 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,575 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 105,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake at minimum efort

hand brake leaver has a lot of traval

nearside brake hose needs fiting back in to monting

Fail 7 Sep 2006 78,833 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake at minimum efort

hand brake leaver has a lot of traval

nearside brake hose needs fiting back in to monting

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 FCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

HS03 FCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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The MOT history for HS03 FCG shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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