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HT03 FUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,341 mi
Last recorded190,341 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 190,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen has minor scratching to the nearside but not so as to impair the drivers view of the road

Fail 9 Sep 2017 189,880 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen has minor scratching to the nearside but not so as to impair the drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Sep 2016 176,525 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play BBJ (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 176,196 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner & outer n/s + o/s sills (5.2.6)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 172,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 170,000 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 165,583 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 165,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 162,300 miles

offside front sill corroded but not with 30cm of any load bearing points

Fail 13 Jul 2012 162,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front sill corroded but not with 30cm of any load bearing points

Pass 16 Jul 2011 158,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s drive shaft gator insicure

Pass 10 Jul 2010 155,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 151,747 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 136,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 136,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 126,471 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

stonechip on nearside headlight

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 FUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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