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HS03 HXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,435 mi
Last recorded118,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,435 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Handbrake low effort

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 107,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,412 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,520 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 80,826 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 80,826 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 HXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HS03 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

HS03 HXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is HS03 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 HXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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