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HT03 FUB

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,410 mi
Last recorded191,410 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 FUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 191,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside outer inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 179,519 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 179,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S N/S inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 179,001 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2019 174,353 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 169,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 168,125 miles

Both inner sills covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Offside and Nearside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Offside outer sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

Rear bumper support covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 166,786 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 164,624 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 159,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 147,497 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 147,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 147,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,570 miles

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

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

crack on windscreen but not in the swept area

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

slight play from offside front steering rack

various areas of corrosion but not holed at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2011 137,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

crack on windscreen but not in the swept area

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

slight play from offside front steering rack

various areas of corrosion but not holed at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2010 124,050 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 57,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,321 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,218 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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HT03 FUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT03 FUB, 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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HT03 FUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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